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137 PhD programmes in Environmental Sciences in North America

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Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The goal of the Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is to train students with career interests in some aspect of environmental science involving terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or estuarine systems and leads to both the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,010/yr

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$29,010/yr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)4,3(62)
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 Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 4.5% in Worldwide

Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in plant, soil and environmental sciences and concentrations in crop sciences, horticulture, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, and weed science is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program.  The Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(47)
Tucson, United States Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Natural Resources

Earning a Ph.D. in Natural Resources at The University of Arizona will enable you to integrate information about science, management, policy, economics and planning to develop solutions to timely challenges related to natural resources.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$34,100/yr
Colorado State University4,1(94)
Fort Collins, United States Top 4.9% in Worldwide

Rangeland Ecosystem Science

The Rangeland Ecosystem Science program from Colorado State University consists of foresters, range scientists, hydrologists, and social scientists that study natural environmental processes and how they interact with human systems.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$31,556/yr
McGill University4,4(97)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.6% in Worldwide

Anthropology - Neotropical Environment

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology - Neotropical Environment offered by the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and specialized learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,120/yr
McGill University4,4(97)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.6% in Worldwide

Geography - Environment

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography - Environment offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,120/yr
Colorado State University4,1(94)
Fort Collins, United States Top 4.9% in Worldwide

Ecology – Human Environment Interactions

The Ecology – Human Environment Interactions program from Colorado State University offers outstanding opportunities for graduate studies ecology, including social-environmental systems. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$31,556/yr
Colorado State University4,1(94)
Fort Collins, United States Top 4.9% in Worldwide

Environmental Health - Environmental Health, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety

The Ph.D. in Environmental Health - Environmental Health, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety from Colorado State University is based on a multidisciplinary group of faculty and courses aimed at enhancing the workplace in terms of safety, process and product quality, and the quality of work life. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$31,556/yr
University of Florida4,3(100)
Gainesville, United States Top 1.9% 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
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.3% 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 Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 9.1% 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
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(55)
St. John's, Canada Top 8.2% 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$3,172/yr
University of North Dakota4,2(34)
Grand Forks, United States Top 23.8% 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
University of Alberta4,2(138)
Edmonton, Canada Top 1.4% 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$7,418/yr
McMaster University4,5(69)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1.7% 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$2,965/yr
Auburn University4,3(6)
Auburn, United States Top 8.1% 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
The University of Texas at San Antonio4,4(14)
Helotes, United States Top 9.2% 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
Boston College4,2(17)
Newton, United States Top 6.1% 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

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