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Master's Degree in Environmental Studies

Master’s Degrees in Environmental Studies

1,614 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 96 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in ecosystem studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.9% of ecosystem studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,614 people earned their master's degree in ecosystem studies. This makes it the 116th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecosystem studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,988
Master’s Degree 1,614
Basic Certificate 412
Associate Degree 217
Graduate Certificate 104
Doctor’s Degree 93
Undergraduate Certificate 4

Earnings of Ecosystem Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ecosystem studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in ecosystem studies. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 510
Women 1,104
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ecosystem studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 83
Black or African American 50
Hispanic or Latino 139
White 875
International Students 354
Other Races/Ethnicities 113
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There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ecosystem studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
168 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Harvard. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
94 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Yale. About 62% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
76 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UPenn. About 66% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
76 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from CU - Boulder. About 72% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
56 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Berkeley. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#6

Antioch University - New England

Keene, New Hampshire
44 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Antioch University - New England. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Antioch University - New England. About 63% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

42 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Columbia. Of these students, 73% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
35 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from University of Virginia. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
35 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Webster University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Webster. Of these students, 50% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
33 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Skysong. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

31 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Tempe. About 73% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
30 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Francisco comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from USFCA. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#13

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
29 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from The American University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#13

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
29 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Colorado University. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Western. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#15

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Charleston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from C of C. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,556 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Middlebury Institute. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UW Seattle. About 76% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington
25 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Evergreen State College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,845 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Evergreen. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
24 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Northeastern. Of these students, 68% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecosystem studies that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Environmental Science 1,117
General Natural Resources Conservation 919
Other Conservation & Research 78

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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