Environmental Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Environmental Studies is offered at 476 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Environmental Studies.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Environmental Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,185 students earned theirEnvironmental Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 193 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,848 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,023 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 115 |
Earnings of Environmental Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Environmental Studies of $50,009 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,020 |
| 4 years | $50,009 |
| 5 years | $58,179 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Environmental Studies students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Environmental Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 567 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Environmental Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 352 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 277 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 145 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 126 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 106 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 103 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Studies. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Environmental Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Environmental Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Environmental Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Environmental Studies by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10,679 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 2,739 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 250 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.