Overview

The Water Resources Science and Technology programme from Texas A&M San Antonio specifically addresses the need to develop workforce-ready, college-level graduates who are trained and certified/licensed to enter basic water industry positions.

The Program aims to become a major contributor to the continuing development of the blue economy in the state of Texas, and as a leading program in the cross-cutting characteristics (technology, management, and policy) of the water industry.

The degrees we offer include a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science program. You can click into the pages to find more information about the program details.

Missions

The WATER Program at A&M-SA is designed with a vision to help our students with gaining a holistic understanding of our water resource system, and to acquire the necessary skills to be successful in their future water-related careers:

To provide foundational and specialty courses that ensure students’ competence at their prospective jobs.

To instill the concept of a water-centered nexus that expands students’ vision imperative for career advancement.

To expose students to a hands-on learning environment (lab work & internships) that help prepare students with skill sets needed for the water industry.

To improve our students’ ability to process and analyze information through problem-based learning.

Careers in Water Resources

Water science is at the center of the job market demand in Texas. Possible career paths include:

Water supply utilities

Water/wastewater treatment plants

Regulatory agencies

Groundwater Conservation Districts

Watershed/River Basin Authorities

Environmental engineering consultant/specialist/technician

Water operations in public and private entities

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Water Resources Science and Technology Graduate Seminar

Nexus of Water, Energy, and Food

Water Laws, Rules and Policy

Pollutants in Environmental Systems

Advanced Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Recycling Systems

Statistical Methods in Research

Wastewater Treatment for Direct and Indirect Uses

Natural and Constructed Green Systems for Wastewater Management

Water Resources Science and Technology Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 87 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit all official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate course work) from every prior college/university attended.

Applicants must be awarded a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution before admission into a graduate program can occur. Degrees received must be posted on the transcript of the awarding institution.

Students admitted must also submit official Graduate Test Scores (GMAT, GRE, MAT) by mid-semester of their first application term of graduate courses to register for subsequent semesters.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15396 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15396 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6648 USD / year

≈ 6648 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 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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Duration

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