BA Earth Sciences at Syracuse University

Programme overview

A flexible in-person B.A. for students who want to apply understanding of the Earth system to other fields, allowing double majors. Students can graduate with distinction through a research-based senior thesis.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes introductory Earth science, chemistry, biology, data analysis and field methods, with courses chosen across four blocks: fundamentals of geology, water science, solid Earth, and ancient climates and ecosystems. Sample courses include History of Earth and Life and Introduction to Climate Dynamics.

Career pathways

Careers interfacing with the environmental sector such as environmental law, consulting, public communication, science journalism, eco-tourism and business.

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Application information

USD 69,180 a year (2026-27). 2026-27 Main Campus undergraduate full-time tuition ($34,590 per semester for 12-19 credits, shown as $69,180 for the academic year on the cost page); one undergraduate rate band, the same on the international costs page. Excludes housing, meals, miscella Source

Students may apply for the fall or spring semester. First-year fall applicants may apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants may apply for fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1; Early Decision I November 1; Early Decision II January 5; Regular Decision January 5. Fall transfer applications are due July 1; spring applications (first-year and transfer) are due November 15. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (for example Drama acting and musical theater application and prescreen December 1; architecture portfolio January 5).

First-year students apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application powered by Scoir. SAT/ACT scores are not required for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission, and students who do not submit scores remain eligible for merit scholarships. An application fee waiver can be requested in writing by the school counselor to [email protected].

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