Environmental SciencesNorth America

139 PhD programmes in Environmental Sciences in North America

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,2(9)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Systems

The Geography and Environmental Systems course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) focuses on learning about and researching environmental systems, including water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes. The programme involves interdisciplinary collaborative work of local, regional, and international scope.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$26,838/yr

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,2(9)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) allows you to draw from the best of the best at every University System of Maryland institution and create a degree programme tailored to your needs.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$26,838/yr

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)4,4(63)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Climate Variability and Impacts

The Climate Variability and Impacts program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) studies the life in the oceans—the distribution, abundance, and production of marine species along with the processes that govern species' spread and development.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$64,310/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Science

A student should expect to spend at least the equivalent of three full academic years beyond the bachelor’s degree to obtain the doctoral degree. During this period the Environmental Science student at University of Oklahoma will take appropriate graduate coursework, successfully complete the general examination, and successfully defend and submit the final dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$11,128/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The goal of the Earth and Environmental Sciences program from Columbia University is to educate future scientists who may follow careers in academia, research, government, and industry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$56,840/yr

University of Florida4,3(102)

Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Ecology

The School at University of Florida offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis options), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Interdisciplinary Ecology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$31,872/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physical Environmental Science

The department of Earth Ocean & Atmospheric science at Florida State University is proud to offer both a PhD program and several tracks toward Physical Environmental Science degrees at the masters level.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

University of North Dakota4,1(32)

Grand Forks, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Earth System Science and Policy

Learn to generate rigorous scientific inquiry that bridges the gaps identified in scientific knowledge. The University of North Dakota's Earth System Science and Policy Ph.D. combines theory with practice, global and local perspectives, and scientific and social disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$19,080/yr

The University of Texas at San Antonio4,4(14)

Helotes, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Science and Engineering

This Environmental Science and Engineering PhD program at The University of Texas at San Antonio offers advanced training in research and environmental science with an emphasis on natural resources, especially water resources, land and air resources.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 years$28,134/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Environmental and Forest Sciences

The graduate Environmental and Forest Sciences degrees at University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia, education, public agencies, industry, the private sector and nonprofit organizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$35,259/yr

University of Alberta4,2(135)

Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Renewable Resources

The Department of Renewable Resources at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the course-based degrees of Master of Agriculture, Master of Forestry, and thesis-based degrees of Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$7,646/yr

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences

Graduate training in this department at Auburn University enables outstanding students to achieve a high level of scholarly attainment in the Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$35,986/yr

Boston College4,1(15)

Newton, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Earth and Environmental Sciences doctoral program at Boston College provides students with the tools they need to perform novel research in Earth and environmental sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$20,755/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Science

Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Environmental Science programs are interdisciplinary in nature and offered by the Faculty of Science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$3,269/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Health - Big Data

Housed in the Department of Environmental Health with collaborations throughout the College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers exciting training and research opportunities in biomedical data sciences. This Environmental Health - Big Data program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$26,644/yr

Georgia Southern University4,0(15)

Statesboro, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Environmental Science

The PhD in Environmental Science is offered at Georgia Southern University. Coached by scientists and biologists with decades of expertise in the field, students get world-class instruction in the classroom and hands-on experience in a wide range of natural laboratories along southeast Georgia’s coastal plain.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$27,844/yr

Rice University4,4(19)

Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences faculty conduct multi-disciplinary research projects among many of Rice University's science and engineering departments.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$62,474/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Health - Biostatistics

Housed in the department of Environmental Health with collaborations throughout the College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers exciting training and research opportunities in biomedical data sciences. This Environmental Health - Biostatistics program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$26,644/yr

McMaster University4,4(66)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Earth and Environmental Sciences focuses on environment, water, climate, geochemistry and geology. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$3,056/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Environmental Health Sciences

The program in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers graduate study leading to an environmental health PhD.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$24,609/yr