Earth science

Instructor in Earth Sciences Patrick Applegate guides student James Greenawalt

Computer programming enriches education, job prospects for earth science majors

A degree in Earth science can prepare individuals for careers in a variety of fields, including environmental conservation, energy resources, wildlife conservation, environmental consulting and more. But students in the Earth science degree program at Penn State are getting a leg up on the competition to land jobs by gaining computer programming language experience as part of their curriculum.