Master's Degree in Earth & Environmental Sciences

Overview

A master’s degree in Earth and Environmental Science at the Tulane School of Science and Engineering prepares students to address pressing challenges such as climate change, coastal resilience, and environmental sustainability through hands-on research and interdisciplinary study. Located in New Orleans, Tulane offers a unique living laboratory and close faculty mentorship that equip graduates for impactful careers in environmental science, policy, and research.

Applicants pursue a thesis program for a Master of Science degree. To be acceptable, the thesis must contain an original contribution to knowledge and be in form and of literary quality worthy of publication. In addition to the thesis, 24 semester hours of course work are required. Those expecting to continue into a Ph.D. program can either finish their Master degree or pass a Ph.D. qualifying exam after their fourth semester. A detailed description of the Master of Science curriculum and requirements can be found in the SSE Graduate Handbook.