19 Master's degrees offered by the university

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Sustainability Analytics

The Sustainability Analytics program at Columbia University addresses the need to train professionals in quantitative and technical skills central to the practice of sustainability.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$21,968/yr

Sustainable Water Management

The certification focuses on the science, policy, and economics of sustainable water management. Students who complete the Sustainable Water Management program at Columbia University will be able to develop and manage reliable water supplies given diverse sources and variability in climate and water quality.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$32,952/yr

Sustainability Management

This Sustainability Management program at Columbia University is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in management that takes into account both the environment and the economy. 

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$65,904/yr

Sustainability Science

This Sustainability Science program at Columbia University is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in technical aspects of sustainability, helping organizations better understand, predict, and address environmental impacts. 

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$98,856/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Environmental Science and Policy

The Environmental Science and Policy program at Columbia University prepares students to become sustainability professionals in government, business, and the nonprofit sector.

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$98,250/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Environmental Health Sciences

The Environmental Health Sciences students at Columbia University have their choice to study topics such as: biological mechanisms, environmental health, data analysis, epidemiology and molecular epidemiology, risk assessment, occupational hazards, and policy and policy analysis.

M.P.H. Full-time On-campus
2 years$50,372/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Engineering - Sustainable Energy

The purpose of the Earth and Environmental Engineering - Sustainable Energy program at Columbia University is to expose students to modern energy technologies and infrastructures and to the associated environmental, health, and resource limitations.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$64,800/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Environmental Health Data Science

The Master of Science in Environmental Health Data Science at Columbia University is designed to be completed in 12 months, accommodating part-time students over three years. This programme equips students with essential skills to analyse complex environmental health data. It combines rigorous coursework with practical experience through a thesis project.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$64,740/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Climate

The Climate programme from Columbia University gives graduates from diverse backgrounds an in-depth training in specific areas of climate expertise and prepares them to be climate leaders at community, state, national, and international levels.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$32,000/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology

The Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology program at Columbia University offers academic excellence in a range of natural and social science disciplines that are directly related to biodiversity conservation including: evolution, systematics, genetics, behavioural ecology, public health, business, economics, political science, anthropology, and public and international policy.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$73,456/yr
Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States

Sustainable Finance

The Sustainable Finance programme at Columbia University prepares students to meet the growing demand for professionals who understand and can integrate the fundamentals of both corporate sustainability and financial analysis. 

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2
½ year$32,952/full
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Climate and Society

The Climate and Society program at Columbia University is a 12-month interdisciplinary graduate program that trains professionals and academics to understand and address the impacts of climate variability and climate change on society and the environment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1½ year$58,290/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Engineering - Carbon Management

The Earth and Environmental Engineering - Carbon Management program at Columbia University has been created to provide a unique educational experience for students with a wide range of backgrounds and different career paths.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$64,800/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

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. 

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$64,800/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

International Finance and Economic Policy

The International Finance and Economic Policy program at Columbia University combines the tools from economics, finance, and statistics to understand the relationships between the real economy, financial markets, and policymaking in developed and emerging economies.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year, 9 months$26,928/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Engineering - Water Resources and Climate Risks

The Earth and Environmental Engineering - Water Resources and Climate Risks program at Columbia University is aimed at professionals working in or interested in careers in the application of quantitative risk management methods.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$64,800/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Engineering - Sustainable Mining and Materials

The Earth and Environmental Engineering - Sustainable Mining and Materials at Columbia University is the place to prepare you for a career in which you can make advances in the Sustainable Mining and Materials industries, anywhere in the world. 

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$64,800/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Climate Finance

The Climate Finance programme from Columbia University integrates climate science with fundamental financial management practices that equip students with the financial decision-making skills to respond to climate change.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$116,845/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Toxicology

The Toxicology programme from Columbia University provides students with expertise and training in environmental exposure, regulation, and mitigation.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$64,740/yr

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