PhD in Environmental Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Illinois:

4%

Texas:

5%

California:

12%

New York:

4%

Colorado:

66%

Washington:

3%

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

$47,520 / year

Overall Cost

$63,320 / year

FAQs

• What career opportunities do graduates typically pursue?
  
  About two-thirds of recent graduates secure academic positions in teaching or research. Others find roles in museums, government agencies, higher education administration, and consulting.
• What are the English language requirements for international applicants?
  
  Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency, with a minimum TOEFL score of 75 or IELTS score of 6.5.
• What is the focus or philosophy of the program?
  
  The program emphasizes cross-disciplinary perspectives and problem-oriented scholarship, integrating natural and social sciences, policy, values, and ethics. Students are trained to become independent researchers through close faculty mentorship and collaborative work.
• How is the program structured in terms of milestones and committee meetings?
  
  Within the first six weeks, students meet with a guidance committee to devise a personalized coursework plan. Major milestones include a preliminary exam (typically in the 4th or 5th semester), a prospectus defense (5th or 6th semester), and a final dissertation defense.
• What are the core coursework requirements for the PhD in Environmental Studies?
  
  Students must complete 30 hours of coursework and 30 hours of dissertation credits. Required courses include Policy, Science and the Environment; Conceptual Foundations of Environmental Studies; and Research Design in Environmental Studies.