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170 Master's degrees in Earth Sciences in United States
Geoscience
Geoscience from Texas A&M University is designed for students who want a broad background in the Geosciences at the graduate level. It is a non-thesis program intended to provide a science content degree for science teachers in the public schools and community colleges.
Earth Science Education-Adolescence
The Earth Science Education-Adolescence program of the University at Buffalo focuses on preparing you to teach earth science at the adolescence level.
Earth System Science & Policy
Human activities are changing Earth’s land surface, oceans, coasts, atmosphere, biological diversity, water cycle, and biogeochemical cycles. Help solve complex human-driven changes affecting Earth system sustainability, with the Earth System Science & Policy program from University of North Dakota.
Engineering - Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering
The Engineering - Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering degree offered by The University of Arizona positions students to enter the field in a professional role immediately upon completion of their studies.
Geosciences
The Master of Science in Geosciences at Middle Tennessee State University gives graduates a background in both science and management, unlike traditional research-based-only programs.
Earth and Environmental Engineering
The Earth and Environmental Engineering program at Columbia University focus on environmentally sound mining and processing of primary materials (minerals, energy, and water) and the recycling and proper disposal of used materials.
Earth Science Teacher (7–12) - Pre-Service
The Earth Science Teacher (7–12) - Pre-Service at The City University of New York prepares you for initial or professional certification in science and environmental education for children grades seven through 12.

Earth Sciences
The objectives of the Earth Sciences MSc program from University of Memphis are the attainment and development of depth of the Earth Sciences knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge to student’s career development, in at least one of the following areas: (1) geography; (2) geology; (3) archaeology; (4) environmental sciences; (5) interdisciplinary studies.
Subsurface Geoscience
The Subsurface Geoscience program at Rice University is geared for students who would like to become proficient in applying geological knowledge and geophysical methods to find and develop reserves of oil and natural gas, and/or hone their skills in manipulating and managing energy-related data.
Earth and Environmental Science
The M.A. Earth and Environmental Science program at The City University of New York offers advanced instruction in a wide array of subjects in earth and environmental sciences.
Adolescence Education (7-12) - Earth Science
The Master of Science in Adolescence Education (7-12) - Earth Science (MSEd.) from State University of New York at New Paltz is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind.
Geoscience
Students in Geoscience at Saint Louis University apply physics and chemistry to study Earth processes from the surface to the core.
Applied Geophysics
The Applied Geophysics programme at Southern Methodist University is a specialised M.S. degree designed for professional excellence. This full-time course requires 30 credit hours and focuses on petroleum industry exploration. Students complete a research proposition and a formal thesis to gain advanced technical expertise.
Earth Science
Earth Science from Western Michigan University is a non-thesis program that permits students to design programs of study, in consultation with the program advisor, that are compatible with the individual’s goals.
Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (Online)
The Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (Online) programme at Montana State University is a professional M.S. degree delivered fully online. This 30-credit course offers flexible, part-time or full-time study over two to six years, focusing on multi-disciplinary training in land management and environmental systems.
AYA Earth Science Licensure (Grades 7-12)
The AYA Earth Science Licensure (Grades 7-12) program at 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.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of California, Davis prepares students to be valued team members in their chosen careers and in their communities. The department has five research groups spanning a variety of fields in earth science.
Land Resources and Environmental Sciences
Land Resources and Environmental Sciences from Montana State University is designed to provide outstanding graduate training opportunities across a substantial breadth of disciplinary interests. Research and coursework programs are specifically adapted to each graduate student.
Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University is an interdisciplinary graduate major that first introduces students to the elements of the Earth system and the processes of mass and energy flow among them through a set of core courses.
Earth and Environmental Sciences - Environmental Geology
The Earth and Environmental Sciences - Environmental Geology programme at Murray State University provides a comprehensive scientific education. This undergraduate degree focuses on Earth systems and sustainable futures through expert instruction. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories and versatile local landscapes.