101 Master's in Hydrology & Water Management in North America

Fisheries Management and Conservation at University of Miami supports the management of marine resources by providing society with quantitative knowledge and modeling of the natural and anthropogenic processes that regulate the dynamics and functioning of fishery ecosystems and by providing predictions on the future behavior of such systems.

Students in the Hydrogeology program at University of Nevada, Reno examine the occurrence and processes associated with subsurface water transport.

The Water Resources and Environmental Engineering program at Villanova University presents an engineering view of these fields, although students with science backgrounds constitute a significant portion of the total enrollment.

Students enrolled in the Water Resources Engineering degree at Oregon State University will be broadly trained to undertake life-long careers in water resources system design, and will have the option to focus on groundwater, surface water, or watershed engineering.

The Watershed Science programme at Murray State University is an interdisciplinary M.S. degree designed for future water resource leaders. This full-time course utilizes three specialized research centres to provide a unique approach to aquatic ecosystems, preparing students for advanced scientific careers or further doctoral study.

The Environmental and Water Resources Engineering program of the University at Buffalo contributes to the solution of important environmental problems through careers in research, government, consulting or the private sector.

The Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering NDP at The University of Arizona delivers a highly specialized education in hydrologic design, planning and operation for water resources systems.

The purpose of the Hydrometeorology program at The University of Arizona is to become the first and premier Hydrometeorology program in the World.

Natural Resources with Water Resources Emphasis from University of Missouri - Columbia encompasses atmospheric sciences, environmental science, fisheries, forestry, parks, recreation, soils, tourism and wildlife. 

The M.S. in Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences from West Virginia University provides students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master’s-level research in their areas of specialization.

The Environmental Engineering (Hydrology and Environmental Fluid Dynamics) degree at Duke University builds innovative thinkers and authentic leaders.

The Division of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, and the College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences at Kentucky State University offer a Master of Science Degree in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions.

The Freshwater Marine Science (FMS) Graduate Program at the University of Wisconsin Madison offers curricula leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees or a doctoral minor in freshwater and marine sciences. 

The Hydrology and Hydrodynamics program from University of Washington focuses on physical, chemical and biological processes in freshwater systems. The thesis master’s program is intended for students who will continue to the Ph.D. program. These students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research with renowned faculty.

In response to the high demand of workforce in the water industry and the rapid economic and population growth in Texas, a degree-conferring program in Water Resources Science and Technology from Texas A&M San Antonio was approved by the Texas A&M University System.

The Master of Science degree in Hydrology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires completion of a thesis according to the general requirements of the Graduate Program.

The M.Sc. in Water Science and Management (Agricultural Water Resources) at New Mexico State University is a public, research-focused programme. Students gain technical and managerial expertise over approximately two years of study. This curriculum combines formal coursework with a dedicated thesis to address water challenges.

The M.Sc. in Water Science and Management (Water Quality and Treatment) at New Mexico State University is a technical postgraduate programme. This public study mode course provides expertise in water resource management. Students complete 32 credits, including a research thesis, to master essential water treatment skills.

The Master of Science in Water Resource Management at California State University, Fresno was developed to meet the growing demand for advanced knowledge in water resources and their use in the urban, industrial, and agricultural environment.

The M.Sc. in Water Science and Management (Water Informatics) at New Mexico State University is a technical postgraduate programme. This public study mode course provides expertise in water resource management and data systems. Students complete 32 credits over a standard duration to master scientific and managerial water skills.