Overview

Geological Sciences from California State University Los Angeles offers three postgraduate degrees: Master of Arts in Geography, Master of Science in Geological Sciences (with options in Geology and Environmental Hydrology), and Master of Science in Environmental Sciences (4 options).

Students at Geological Sciences from California State University Los Angeles will:

complete the program that culminates in either a thesis or a comprehensive examination.

benefit from two Options: Geology and Environmental Hydrogeology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Geochemistry

Hydrogeology

Watershed Analysis

Water Quality Seminar

Groundwater Contamination and Remediation

Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Geology View 179 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Earth or Environmental Sciences, related areas of Natural Science, or Engineering from an accredited college or university.

A minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester units and upper division course work substantially equivalent to that required of Cal State L.A. geology majors.

Individual faculty may require the GRE before they agree to be the primary advisor.

Applicants who lack appropriate courses may be admitted to the program but will be expected to remove any deficiencies by completing courses selected.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year
Out-of-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Living costs

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