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Graduate Degree in Environmental Studies
Combine your passion for improving the environment with marketable, career-based skills in our flexible program.
What Can You Do with an Environmental Studies Degree?
A master鈥檚 in environmental studies will provide you with marketable job skills in fields such as environmental health and safety, environmental management and green energy. You can work in environmental law or education, pursue a teaching career or continue further studies in engineering or microbiology.
Why Earn Your MS in Environmental Studies at Adelphi?
- Expand your environmental career opportunities at a university known for its far-reaching commitment to sustainability.
- Benefit from small class sizes where you鈥檒l build strong connections with faculty who are environmental leaders and well-known conservationists.
- Study on your schedule with work-friendly evening classes, full- or part-time enrollment options near Long Island鈥檚 famous shorelines, parks and green spaces for hands-on learning in our 33- credit program.
Cost-Saving Opportunity
Our new Graduate Merit Scholarship offers yearly awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. These can be renewed every year, so you can save substantially on tuition while earning a career-boosting Adelphi grad degree.
This program is STEM-designated offering specialized training in high-demand fields and eligible international students can extend their OPT to 36 months.
90%*
* based on 麻豆直播 Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our master鈥檚 graduates say that 麻豆直播 increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field
based on 麻豆直播 Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
This program offers a number of skills related to environmental science which certainly opens multiple career paths.
Concentrations
We offer two concentrations to prepare you for the ever-changing job market:
Global Human Environment
Examines the complex biological and cultural interactions of human populations through time with their varied environmental and geographic contexts.
Global Physical Environment
Examines knowledge from the earth sciences, including geologic, hydrologic, climatic and diachronic aspects of Earth.
Specializations
You can also choose from two optional specializations:
Business/Environmental Economics
Focused on the necessary tools to understand and influence environmental decision-making related to business and economics in environmental fields.
Environment and Health
Explores the diverse fields of toxicology and ecotoxicology, disease ecology and epidemiology.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi, we believe strongly in the power of hands-on learning to prepare our graduates for rewarding careers. Our students have the opportunity to enrich their studies with invaluable opportunities to participate in extensive research here on the shores of Long Island聽or as far away as Australia or Alaska. Recent students have also held internships at organizations such as:
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Whether it is getting Adelphi involved in state environmental initiatives, addressing the challenges of food waste on campus, or studying shorebird ecology for the National Park Service, these environmental science students are making remarkable strides for our planet.
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Application Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree in environmental studies or a related field and should have completed some coursework in science, mathematics and social science. Applicants should submit the following:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay describing the applicant鈥檚 interest in the program, personal goals, and any circumstances related to the applicant鈥檚 prior academic record that may need explanation
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited four-year institution
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Awards & Recognition
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
Insight Into Academia
麻豆直播 has been named a 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award鈥攄emonstrating an outstanding commitment to access, diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Our STEM Programs
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has ranked 麻豆直播 among the Best Northeastern Colleges based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Best Northeastern College
U.S. News & World Report
麻豆直播 has been named a Best College among National Universities for seven consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
A Best College
Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation鈥檚 top professional graduate degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth.
Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
麻豆直播 has been recognized as a Career Development college for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Expert Career Guidance
Colleges of Distinction: International
麻豆直播 has been given International Recognition by the Colleges of Distinction. This newest honor from the organization honors universities that 鈥渄edicate resources to supporting international students at every stage of their academic journey.鈥�
Times Higher Education
Adelphi ranked in the top 4 percent of universities in the nation by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, receiving the highest scores in academic reputation and international outlook.
Global Recognition
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