Overview

Graduates from Master of Science in Ecosystem Sustainability at Colorado State University have the tools to understand complex scientific questions in sustainability, and the leadership and collaborative skills required to address current and future issues in sustainability.

Key facts:

Many physical, ecological, and social factors interact to shape the future of our ecosystems and societies.

We help develop leaders in sustainability science: a new generation of practitioners able to address complex, integrated social and ecological problems, in collaborative partnerships with researchers, resource users and decision-makers.

The program serves as a foundation for a wide range of careers, including academic and scholarly professions, and work in government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and corporate and entrepreneurial environments.

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in Climate Change

Ecology of Forest Production

Biogeochemical Cycling in Ecosystems

Global Hydrologic Cycle

Global Carbon Cycle

Phytoremediation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Ecology View 147 other Masters in Ecology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRA is not required

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Completion of a bachelor’s degree

Demonstrated proficiency in an area of interest that aligns with the prospective faculty advisor’s open position

CSU Application, including some department-specific supplemental questions

Non-refundable Application Fee $60 Domestic, $70 International

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Statement of Purpose

Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31566 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31566 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14377 USD / year

≈ 14377 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 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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Delivered

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Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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