PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

5%

New Hampshire:

60%

Massachusetts:

20%

Vermont:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

The Nature Conservancy

NOAA

NASA

Chevron

EOG Resources

Shell

ExxonMobil

BP

ConocoPhillips

USGS

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$29,210 / year

Overall Cost

$44,210 / year

FAQs

• How is the PhD committee structured?
  
  Each student forms a guidance and dissertation committee of at least five members: The chair and at least two others must be NRESS faculty Members must represent more than one academic department At least one member should be from outside UNH (with approval).
• What are the career prospects for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for roles as university faculty, principal investigators in government agencies, research scientists in NGOs, or policy advisors for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• What are the main research areas and opportunities?
  
  Students can pursue research in ecosystem science, geochemical systems, hydrology, marine science, forestry, environmental education, social science, environmental policy and ethics, and more. The program encourages multidisciplinary work and collaboration with centers like the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space.
• What academic backgrounds are typical for admission?
  
  Most students enter with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in fields such as biology, ecology, environmental science, geology, hydrology, or microbiology.
• What is the focus of the PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences at UNH?
  
  The program is highly interdisciplinary, addressing complex environmental challenges by integrating earth and life sciences, social sciences, and environmental policy. Areas of study include geology, hydrology, climate science, geochemical systems, ecosystem science, biogeochemical cycling, atmospheric science, environmental policy, and more.