PhD in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

National Archives and Records Administration

National Endowment for the Humanities

National Geographic Society

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bayer

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$38,457 / year

Overall Cost

$53,000 / year

FAQs

• What is the application process and deadline?
  
  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but for fall term funding consideration, apply by January 15. All materials, including transcripts and letters of reference, must be submitted online.
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  A four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional contacts. A statement of academic and career goals, specifying your intended research area. GRE scores are not required.
• What areas of concentration (tracks) are available?
  
  You can specialize in interdisciplinary tracks such as ecology, biogeochemistry, social science, quantitative analysis, water resources, and environmental education. Each student develops depth in a chosen area in consultation with their advisor.
• What are the core courses for the program?
  
  The core consists of two main courses: Environmental Perspectives and Methods (ENSC 515, 3 credits, Fall) Environmental Analysis (ENSC 520, 3 credits, Winter).
• How many credits are required for the PhD in Environmental Sciences?
  
  You must complete a minimum of 108 graduate credits, distributed as follows: Environmental Sciences Core Courses: 6 credits Methods and Numerical Skills: 9 credits minimum Area of Concentration: 30 credits minimum Elective Courses: up to 26 credits Thesis: 36 credits.