PhD in Environmental Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

California:

20%

Others:

16%

Oregon:

46%

Washington:

10%

International:

8%

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

$21,975 / year

Overall Cost

$37,000 / year

FAQs

• What are the core courses for the program?
  
  The core consists of two main courses: Environmental Perspectives and Methods (ENSC 515, 3 credits, Fall term) Environmental Analysis (ENSC 520, 3 credits, Winter term).
• What areas of concentration (tracks) are available?
  
  Students 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 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 is the program’s structure and focus?
  
  The program is highly interdisciplinary, integrating life, physical, and social sciences. Students complete core courses, develop expertise in a concentration, and conduct original research culminating in a dissertation.
• What are the career prospects for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for roles in academia, government, research institutes, consulting, and industry, with skills to analyze and manage complex environmental systems and predict environmental change.