Master’s Degrees in Environmental Studies
Featured Environmental Studies Programs
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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Featured Environmental Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,614 people earned their master's degree in ecosystem studies. This earns it the #116 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecosystem studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,614 |
| Graduate Certificate | 104 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Ecosystem Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecosystem studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ecosystem studies. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 510 |
| Women | 1,104 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecosystem studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
| White | 875 |
| International Students | 354 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
Most Popular Ecosystem Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ecosystem studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ecosystem studies students seekinga master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Harvard. Of these students, 64% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Yale. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from CU - Boulder. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UPenn. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 78% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antioch University - New England is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Antioch University - New England. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Columbia. About 73% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Webster University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Webster. About 50% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from University of Virginia. Of these students, 75% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Skysong. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from USFCA. Of these students, 81% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Colorado University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Western. Of these students, 66% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from The American University. Of these students, 74% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Charleston. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from C of C. Of these students, 76% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,556 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Middlebury Institute. Of these students, 69% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Evergreen State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,845 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Evergreen. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UW Seattle. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Northeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Northeastern. About 68% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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