Earth SciencesNorth America

200 Master's degrees in Earth Sciences in North America

Carleton University4,4(81)

Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences MSc program at Carleton University falls under an umbrella organization called The Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre. This joint initiative between Carleton University and the University of Ottawa offers students the unique opportunity to take courses at both universities while benefiting from the expertise of a larger pool of professors.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,890/yr

The University of Akron4,5(4)

Akron, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

AYA Earth Science and Chemistry Licensure

The AYA Earth Science and Chemistry Licensure program from The University of Akron is a Master of Science degree, which leads to licensure in a chosen teaching field, and is open to highly qualified students who hold the B.A., B.F.A., or B.S. degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$50,589/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Atmospheric Sciences

The Atmospheric Sciences program from University of Washington leading to the degree of Master of Sciences is intended to enable students to grow with this field throughout their scientific careers, to recognize and understand new concepts, and to master new procedures as they emerge in the literature.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$39,204/yr

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Geosciences

The Marine Geosciences (MGS) graduate program at University of Miami is focused on studying the geology, geophysics, and geochemistry of the earth system, beneath, within, and above the oceans.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences MA program offered at University of Memphis encourages academic and personal growth of students through coursework, research, and professional development opportunities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$12,660/yr

Western Michigan University4,0(11)

Kalamazoo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Earth Science (Accelerated)

Earth Science (Accelerated) from Western Michigan University allows undergraduate students in the Geological and Environmental Sciences Department at Western Michigan University to begin accumulating credits toward the completion of a Master of Science (non-thesis, Accelerated) in Earth Science degree while completing a bachelor’s degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,620/yr

University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)

Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Geosciences

The Master of Science in Geosciences (with thesis) degree program at University of Texas at Dallas provides a curriculum that is designed to be relevant to many of today’s career prospects, especially, for those completing the degree with a thesis.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,568/yr

Simon Fraser University4,1(94)

Burnaby, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Resource Management Thesis Stream

Applicants hoping to be accepted into the Resource Management Thesis Stream program from Simon Fraser University need to apply to the program under the same criteria and requirement as the Project and Planning Stream applicants with the same deadlines and intake dates.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,161/yr

Georgia State University4,3(60)

Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences at Georgia State University offers the Geosciences MSc degree with thesis and capstone options.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,302/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Natural Resources - Land, Water, and Air

The Natural Resources - Land, Water, and Air program at University of Connecticut is offered by the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,424/yr

Cornell University4,3(43)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Soil and Crop Sciences

Candidates at the Soil and Crop Sciences program from Cornell University, are expected to independently synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline in a timely fashion.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,800/yr

George Mason University4,1(103)

Fairfax, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Earth Systems Science

The Earth Systems Science, M.Sc. program at George Mason University addresses the growing demand for trained professionals in the Earth sciences.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$41,124/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Geoscience

M.S. students in the Geoscience program from University of Connecticut are united in their interest in understanding the Earth Systems and how they interact to produce changes in environment, evolution, and climate. Our students use a range of geochemical, field, and computational approaches in their work.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$41,424/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geosciences

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin is the foundation for students pursuing employment in the petroleum industry, environmental and hydrogeological fields, state and federal government agencies, and other related geoscience fields.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,726/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Geoscience

Advance your research skills and deepen your knowledge in earth and environmental science with the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience in the College of Science and Technology at Temple University.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$52,950/yr

Idaho State University4,3(9)

Idaho Falls, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Geology - Environmental Geoscience

Geology - Environmental Geoscience from Idaho State University is offered to those students who have a degree in the sciences, and have demonstrated the potential for research and a professional career.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,840/yr

Montana State University5,0(2)

Bozeman, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Land Rehabilitation

The Land Rehabilitation Thesis M.S. at Montana State University provides advanced training in restoration ecology. This full-time, cross-departmental programme focuses on soil, plant, and water sciences. Students develop expertise in site revegetation and remediation through research-based study over a standard duration.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,098/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth Systems Program

The Earth Systems Program at Stanford University is an interdisciplinary environmental science degree. This flexible programme allows students to investigate complex interactions between human activity and natural changes. Available as a full-time B.S., M.S., or M.A., it focuses on solving global environmental problems.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$42,360/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Hydrogeology - Hydrogeology

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Hydrogeology - Hydrogeology program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ yearTuition not available

University of North Dakota4,1(32)

Grand Forks, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Earth System Science and Policy

The Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota offers an interdisciplinary-oriented education required by professionals working toward the management of earth systems and resources.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$25,614/yr