194 Master's in Earth Sciences in North America

The Earth Sciences program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers graduate students personal guidance (typical of a relatively small department) with the field, laboratory, and computing facilities and resources that accompany a much larger Earth Sciences department.

The Graduate Pathway in Earth Systems Science, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Earth Systems Science are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

The Earth System Science programme at Stanford University offers a premier graduate research environment focused on environmental change. This full-time doctoral degree provides advanced training in Earth Sciences and Geography, allowing students to predict and respond to natural and human-caused global challenges.

Memorial University of Newfoundland has one of the largest and most diverse Earth Sciences departments in Canada. With 30 faculty members, 15 staff members, and leading-edge teaching and research facilities, the department is able to offer high quality graduate degree programs. 

You’re driven by a fundamental curiosity about processes on Earth and other planets. You want to solve problems related to the subsurface, resources and natural phenomena. The Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering program of Colorado School of Mines will let you do just that. The program offers a master’s non-thesis and master’s thesis option.

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.

Earth and Environmental Sciences program from McMaster University focuses on environment, water, climate, geochemistry and geology.

The Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences program at Wichita State University equips future scientists, professionals, and educators with general knowledge and skills in methodology, critical and creative thinking in scientific research and advanced knowledge and skills in geology, environmental science or physics.

The Geosciences programme at Baylor University offers advanced training in Earth Sciences and Geology. This master level course provides flexible study options for students seeking expertise in geological research. Delivered through a public study mode, the curriculum focuses on developing professional scientific skills.

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. 

The geosciences offered by Tulane University aim to increase our understanding of the composition and evolution of the Earth and Environmental Sciences, including its fundamental role in creating the natural environment that humans inhabit.

The M.Sc. Geophysics at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, full-time programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Students engage in advanced scientific study over approximately 3.5 years, combining rigorous coursework with a thesis to explore the physical properties of our planet.

The M.S. in Science program from Boston College includes coursework and a research-based thesis. The curriculum is flexible, and a program that is consistent with the student’s background, and professional and research objectives, is developed by the student and his or her faculty advisory committee. 

The Earth & Space Science M.Sc. at York University is a multidisciplinary research programme delivered in a public study mode. Students engage in advanced postgraduate instruction over a flexible duration, benefiting from the university's world-leading facilities and strong links to the Centre for Research in Earth & Space Science.

At Earth Sciences from North Carolina Central University students focus their studies on the field of seismology, natural hazards, GIS and RS applications, environmental health and impacts, and remediation technology, among others. 

Geoscience (Online) from Texas A&M University is designed for students who want a broad background in the Geosciences at the graduate level.  

The Earth Sciences programme at the University of Minnesota is a research-focused Master of Science degree. This full-time course allows students to specialise in diverse geological fields while utilising the unique natural landscape of Duluth. It prepares graduates for professional roles in industry, government, and education.

Changing climate, dwindling energy resources, natural hazards, and deteriorating environmental quality are among the most challenging of societal problems. The Earth Science program is offered at Iowa State University.

The Earth and Environmental Sciences program of Wesleyan University covers many aspects of the natural world, on Earth and on other planets. Course topics range from active volcanoes to climate change to eco-conservation.

The Earth and Environmental Sciences M.S. at The City University of New York is a 30-credit postgraduate programme designed for public sector or industrial careers. Available in full-time or part-time modes, it offers specialised tracks in urban science or research to master quantitative analysis and geospatial technologies.