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140 PhD programmes in Environmental Sciences in North America

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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$28,701/yr

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The goal of the Marine Estuarine 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$2,147,483,647/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 Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)
Knoxville, United States Top 2% 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
McGill University4,3(97)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% 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$13,095/yr
McGill University4,3(97)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% 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$13,095/yr
Colorado State University4,1(106)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% 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
Colorado State University4,1(106)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% 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
Colorado State University4,1(106)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% 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
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
University of Maryland4,1(14)
College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Environmental Science and Technology

The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (ENST) at the University of Maryland offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$10,433/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
Memorial University of Newfoundland3,9(59)
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$3,165/yr
University of Alberta4,2(133)
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$7,404/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(18)
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
University of Cincinnati4,3(18)
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
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
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)
Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Freshwater Sciences

Are you committed to exploring, protecting and preserving one of our most vital natural resources? Do you like digging into complex scientific problems to discover solutions? Explore a Freshwater Sciences PhD at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,444/yr
University of Washington4,2(53)
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
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

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