A program grounded firmly in the University’s commitment to experiential education, the M.S. in Environmental Science program provides students with extensive hands-on learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. Our shoreline location allows students to gain experience working in a variety of settings along the marsh and ocean areas of Long Island Sound — experiences that are complemented by work in our laboratories. Students also have the unique opportunity to study at the Gerace Research Centre on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. With studies in environmental ecology, environmental geoscience, environmental health and management, geographical information systems, and other topics, the program allows students to customize their education to their individual career interests.
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$92K
Environmental Engineers
3% Growth 2021-2030
$92K
Medical Scientists
13% Growth 2021-2030
$77K
Project Management Specialists
7% Growth 2021-2030
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Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for Environmental Science, M.S.
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a M.S. in Environmental Science, check out the Academic Catalog:
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