Overview
The Earth, Environment and Society PhD program from Portland State University prepares you for an impactful career as a professional scientist or launches your continued studies in geology, conservation, geography, GIS, or climate science.
Our students engage in relevant research while acquiring advanced academic training in a wide variety of environmental issues. Through this doctoral program, you’ll also benefit from our close partnerships with federal and nonprofit environmental partner organizations and have opportunities to connect with other professionals and researchers in the area through conferences, seminars, and events.
Career opportunities:
Most of our alumni have landed jobs in research or teaching at colleges and universities, in industry working in environmental compliance or consulting, or in government.
Employers range from the region's global companies such as Nike, Intel, and Amazon, to influential nonprofit and governmental agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey, The Nature Conservancy, and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
The knowledge and skills you gain in our program prepare you for work in a variety of fields, including:
- Climate science
- Geology
- Hydrology
- Forest ecology and vegetation dynamics
- Biology
- Marine science
- Geographic information and spatial data science
- Meteorology
- Earth science
- Zoology
- Resources management
- Urban sustainability and resilience
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Physical Geography
- Science Communication
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Field Methods in Human Geography
- Qualitative Analysis
- Qualitative Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 54 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Copies of transcripts from each college or university you've attended
- Information about previous teaching experience if you’d like to be considered for a graduate teaching assistantship
- CV or resume
- GRE scores
- Statement of Intent
- Three references
- TOEFL or IELTS scores if you're an international applicant
Tuition Fee
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International
7857 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 485 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
7857 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 485 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
11583 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 715 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Portland
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Scholarships Information
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