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Earth and Environmental Science

The University of Texas at Arlington

United States of America, Arlington

University Rank:#1001

Duration24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 23,122 / Year

Apply DateAugust 15, 2026

Next IntakeAugust 26, 2026

Earth and Environmental Science

About

Overview The Environmental Science Option provides graduate students with an integrated, multidisciplinary education, requiring a breadth of understanding and mastery of a spectrum of scientific and engineering principles.The thesis option, designed for those interested in an in-depth experience in some particular topic, and a non-thesis option are available. The Geoscience Option is a two year program with specializations in stratigraphy, petrology, paleontology, sedimentology, structural geology, tectonics, plate tectonics, computer modeling, hydrology, geochemistry and paleoclimatology. The Environmental Science Professional Option is a Professional Master’s Degree for those interested in a career in Environmental Science. The Petroleum Geoscience Professional Option is a Professional Masters Degree for those interested in a career in Petroleum Geoscience. In addition to core geology courses, students are required to participate in a networking program with industry professionals, work as an intern or in a part time job in petroleum geoscience, take a course in project economics, and participate in course activities that emphasize business ethics, teamwork and communications. CareerGraduates of the MS in Earth and Environmental Science at University of Texas Arlington will be prepared for a career as a professional geologist or a career in government policy relating to earth science and environmental issues, earth-science education, environmental law, environmental consulting or environmental medicine. I want to find another Master Course

The MS in Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Texas at Arlington has four options: an Environmental Science Option; a Geoscience Option; a Professional Environmental Science Option; and a Petroleum Geoscience Option.

Disciplines

Environmental ManagementEnvironmental SciencesEnvironmental Economics & Policy

Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the Graduate School.Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are used in conjunction with GPA's. For example a person with a GPA below 3.0 will need a GRE score better than average. Masters students who have succeeded in the Environmental and Earth Sciences Program typically score higher than the 60th Percentile on the verbal and quantitative portion of the GRE.Favorable letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s academic work.

Fee Information

Earth and Environmental Science

The University of Texas at Arlington

United States of America, Arlington