Earth Science
Associate in Science
Program Details
This Associate in Sciences Degree is designed to introduce the student to the multidisciplinary field of Earth Science. Students who complete this degree will be prepared for further study in Earth Science or related disciplines, for transfer to B.A./B.S. programs in Earth Science, or as preparation to teach Earth Science at a primary or secondary grade level . This degree requires a total of 21 units of which 13 units are in required courses. An additional 8 units must be chosen from the list of restricted electives.
Earth Science Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 53,310
- High salary: 199,260
- Average salary: 101390
Geographers
Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 62,390
- High salary: 133,680
- Average salary: 97200
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 58,790
- High salary: 178,880
- Average salary: 99240
All Careers in Earth Science (5)
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 101,390 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 99,240 |
| Geographers | Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 97,200 |
| Hydrologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 92,060 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Upon successful completions of courses leading to an Earth Sciences AS degree the student will be able to apply earth science/geology concepts to better understand current issues of environmental and/or geologic concern.
- Upon successful completions of courses leading to an Earth Sciences AS degree the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in earth science and geology.
- Upon successful completions of courses leading to an Earth Sciences AS degree the student will be able to demonstrate concept mastery.