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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
20 Total, 20 in Major
Careers
Marine,, Postsecondary, Teachers
Earth Science students at EIU

Why Study Earth Science at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
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"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Earth Science students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Coursework in Earth Science blends foundational theory with hands-on practice, so you graduate with skills you can put to work right away. You'll learn from faculty who know you by name, in classes small enough to ask questions and dig deeper.

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$80,963
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space…
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Geoscientists
  • Hydrologists
  • Geological Technicians

Career Insights

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Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
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Dr. James Riley
Department Chair & Associate Professor, Geography
jdriley@eiu.edu
Physical Science 3007
217-581-2142
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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