Interested in travel, adventure and the environment? Geosciences integrates the diverse skills of all STEM fields and applies them directly to real-world problems. Take advantage of resume-building research opportunities, field studies and state-of-the-art facilities at Eastern Kentucky University. Most importantly, geoscience graduates can work in a wide variety of careers in fields as diverse as science, business, environment, government and more. Learn more about this exciting field below.
Degree Concentrations
| Bachelor’s | Minors | Certificates |
| Environmental and Applied Geology | Geography | Geographic Information Systems |
| Geology | Environmental Education |
Career
Geoscientists are in high demand and earn competitive salaries.
Job Opportunities for Graduates:
- GIS technician
- Digital cartographer
- LiDAR technician
- GIS manager
Where are Recent Graduates Employed?
- MapCom Systems
- Quantum Spatial
- City of Berea, Kentucky
Career Outlook
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Scholarship Opportunities
Students in the Geographic Information Science program are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:
- Sebor Scholarship
- Kennamer Scholarship
Contact:
Department of Physics, Geosciences & Astronomy
Department Directory