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Earning your ASU geoscience degree will open doors for you into a variety of career fields, including geology, the oil and gas industry, environmental agencies, water resource management and planetary science.

Our graduates also have a 100% acceptance rate to graduate school for geosciences.

You can also minor in Geoscience, Geography or Physical Science.

Program Faculty

Our faculty are dedicated to teaching, field studies and research. You can collaborate with them on research projects, and our small class sizes mean you get the individual attention you deserve.

Career Opportunities

Start your career as soon as you graduate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment in many geoscience fields is expected to increase at a faster than average rate through 2028.

Particular areas of job growth include geologists, hydrologists, environmental and conservation scientists, and atmospheric scientists.

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “One of my favorite classes at Angelo State has been volcanology! We went on a really cool field trip and got to see the Grand Canyon, the Valles Caldera, Kilbourne Hole and some other really great geologic places.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Cheyenne Hibbitts</strong>, Geoscience</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I think the geoscience program at Angelo State does a great job at preparing students for a job in the geoscience industry, which is really important to most students in this region.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Cheyenne Hibbitts</strong>, Class of 2021, Geoscience</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The physics and geology programs are amazing because they focus on getting out and applying the concepts and skills learned in the classroom. Both programs also have many opportunities for undergraduate research.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Sean Czarnecki</strong>, Class of 2017</p> </blockquote>
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Our Courses

Experience the diverse geology of Texas and the Western U.S. when you join your fellow students and professors for field trips and Summer Field Camp.

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