Why Study Earth & Space Sciences?
The Earth and Space Sciences program features an interdisciplinary learning approach. You'll get a background in fields such as geology, astronomy, atmospheric and marine sciences, and then customize your degree plan to prepare for careers in biogeochemistry, astrobiology, scientific journalism, education or medical geology.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences
Chemistry
Geology
CAREER OPTIONS:
Environmental Consultant
Science Educator
Geospatial Technician
Sustainability Coordinator
Land Use Planner
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University,
255 Earth and Space Sciences Building (ESS),
STONY BROOK,
New York,
11794, United States
First year students or freshman are those still in high school or have completed high school but have not attended college after high school.
Transfer students are anyone who, after high school graduation, has enrolled in university-level courses either in the US or another country.
English Proficiency
TOEFL (Internet-based & Home Edition) - 80
TOEFL Essentials - 9
IELTS - 6.5
Duolingo - 105
ACT English - 19
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (New Exam) - 480
IB English Higher Level - 5
AP English Language/Comp or Literature/Com exam - 3
A -level (Advanced) English - C
PTE Academic - 53
GaoKao - 125 (out of 150)
CSAT - Rank 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Nearly 95 per cent of Stony Brook University鈥檚 recent graduates are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
