BS Earth and Space Exploration (Geological and Planetary Sciences) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in Earth and space exploration with an emphasis in geological and planetary sciences uncovers the processes that have shaped Earth and other planets since the origin of the solar system. You explore the coevolution of Earth's life, oceans, atmosphere and climate system and how their evolution is recorded in rocks, soil, ice and isotopes. You learn traditional and modern field methods, data analysis and more to effectively study the natural environment.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Earth and Space Exploration | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SES 121 Earth, Solar System and Universe SES 123 Earth, Solar System and Universe Laboratory SES 122 History of the Earth and Solar System SES 124 History of the Earth and Solar System Laboratory SES 230 Coding for Exploration GLG 305 Dynamic Earth What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Environmental Analyst Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Forester Growth: 2.2% Median Salary: $76,400 Learn more Geologist Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $101,920 Learn more Geology Professor Growth: 2.4% Median Salary: $103,170 Learn more Hydrogeologist Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Hydrologist Growth: 1.5% Median Salary: $96,600 Learn more Park Ranger Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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