1. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick
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  4. MS Geological Sciences

MS Geological Sciences

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick

Program Overview

The Environmental Geosciences Option (EGS) for the M.S. Degree in Geological Sciences, prepares students seeking employment with private environmental consulting firms, NGOs, and government agencies. These employers have expressed a preference for hiring graduates with a solid training in geological sciences, but a bend toward and additional training in applying geologic knowledge to solving environmental problems (e.g., fate and transport of contaminants in the subsurface). It is a shorter, non-thesis program, normally completed within 1.5 years with full-time enrollment, or 2-3 years as a part-time student.

Program Key Stats

$28120 (Annual cost)



66.3 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal essay (required for all first-year applicants), Two letters of recommendation, Current resume, Official transcript,TOEFL: TOEFL score is 79. IELTS: An acceptable IELTS score is 6 or greater.

Career Options

  • Cartographer
  • Commercial/residential surveyor
  • Environmental consultant
  • Geographical information systems officer
  • Planning and development surveyor
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Town planner

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