Montclair State University
Montclair State University

1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043, , New Jersey, USA

Earth and Environmental Science (MS)-STEM

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The graduate programs in Earth and Environmental Science are designed to support students in advancing their knowledge across various disciplines within the field, whether for professional growth, personal enrichment, or preparation for careers in education and industries requiring specialized training. Students pursuing studies in the arts and sciences have the chance to delve deeply into Earth and Environmental Science through this program. With a flexible curriculum that incorporates elective courses, they can tailor their studies to specific fields of interest, including (1) environmental geology, (2) metamorphic and igneous geology, (3) sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleobiology, or (4) oceanography and marine geology. Those focusing on oceanography and marine geology will complete a significant portion of their coursework at various New Jersey Marine Science Consortium locations during the summer months.​

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Bachelor

Minimum GPA

2.75

Minimum Language Test Scores

Program Intakes

Open date

July 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Open date

March 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 Years

Program Length

$16730 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$17892 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition