Unearth Valuable Career Skills
Many of our earth and environmental sciences graduate secure immediate employment in environmental consulting, putting the field and lab skills they gained at Susquehanna directly to work.
We're in the perfect location to study the environment — just a stone's throw from the Susquehanna River and surrounded by waterways, wetlands, fields, and farmland.
You gain plenty of hands-on experience in the field and lab examining the human impact on water, rocks, air, and soil systems. We have a cutting-edge, green facility with 19 labs and a rooftop greenhouse. Our state-of-the-art freshwater research laboratory and 87-acre environmental field station are right on campus.
Interested in sustainable living? You have plenty of opportunities to make a difference — work at our campus garden, live in our Sustainability House or join a sustainability working group or our Beekeepers Club.
Our interdisciplinary minors, like ecology, help you gain a better understanding of important topics in today’s world.
With a broad background in geology, hydrology, meteorology, and soil science and a solid knowledge of science fundamentals, you'll be prepared to begin your career or enroll in a graduate program in the sciences.
The most sought-after candidates for jobs and professional schools excel at writing, teamwork, presentation delivery, critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and leadership. Because our bold curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, you'll develop all of these essential skills.
Recent graduates are earning master's degrees in hydrology, environmental chemistry, environmental science, geophysics, and more.
You can become an environmental consultant, wetland scientist, naturalist, or environmental specialist in a variety of fields.