Skip to main content
Available Through Eagle Link

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre campus — Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 41,518
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Geoscientists explore the history of the planet, look for ways to responsibly use its resources, and restore and reclaim degraded lands. Wilkes University’s curriculum, which leads to a bachelor of science degree, combines fundamentals of a traditional geology program with modern elements desired by industry. The program prepares students for graduate school and meets state requirements for professional licensure. A professional geologist license opens career opportunities and makes students more competitive in the job market. The program includes coursework in geospatial technology, giving you hands-on experience with industry-standard instruments and computer software to prepare you for professional-grade field investigations. These tools, which include geographic information systems, global positioning systems and remote sensing, allow students to map and analyze the earth. Program courses in hydrogeology, geomorphology, geologic hazards and applied geophysics highlight specialty areas important to the modern geoscientist. During the yearlong senior capstone project, students will work to solve a real-world problem, using equipment in the field and laboratory, refining skills in professional writing and presenting to faculty, fellow students and community partners. Many Wilkes students go on to present research findings at a Geological Society of America regional meeting. The capstone, coupled with targeted study in mineral, water and energy resources, geologic and geo-environmental hazards, and applied geophysics, enhances graduates’ marketability to potential employers.
Faculty / school
—
Field of study
—
Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Relationship
Available Through Eagle Link

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 41,518
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Wilkes-Barre campus

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

84 West South Street

Wilkes-Barre campus campus, photo 1 Wilkes-Barre campus campus, photo 2 Wilkes-Barre campus campus, photo 3 Wilkes-Barre campus campus, photo 4 Wilkes-Barre campus campus, photo 5

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

Founded in 1933, Wilkes University is a private, co-ed, comprehensive institution. The university is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Wilkes University has about 2,500 students on campus, so students get to know their classmates by name. And they’ll receive personalized attention from their professors, not a glance from a graduate student in a 500-seat lecture hall. Wilkes offers big opportunities. They are the only university of their size to offer the broad mix of professional and liberal arts programs that they do. Students will have the opportunity to choose from numerous majors acro...

View Wilkes University

Program information last verified 8 October 2026.