Overview

The M.S. degree program in earth and environmental sciences has two specializations. The research in earth and environmental science specialization of the M.S. degree in earth and environmental sciences is a thesis-based degree emphasizing research and independent work. This specialization prepares students to pursue a doctoral degree at the CUNY Graduate Center or at another university of their choice, and to conduct research at the college and university level, or in industrial, governmental and survey agencies.

Learning outcomes

Earth and Environmental Sciences M.S. degree at The City University of New York prepares students to pursue a doctoral degree at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York or at another university of their choice, and to conduct research at the college and university level, or in industrial, governmental and survey agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Proposal
Communicating Earth and Environmental Science
Professional Portfolios for Earth and Environmental Scientists
Lab and Field Techniques Using Geospatial Technologies
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
Earth and Environmental Colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions after deadline

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.')
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

$5,545 per semester (NY residents)

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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