Masters (MS) in Earth Sciences in North America

99 masters programmes in earth sciences at 62 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,582 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,074 USD and 31,985 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Earth Sciences programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln United States Master's 18,468 USD
Master in Geosciences University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee United States Master's 25,901 USD
Master in Environmental Geoscience MS Temple University United States Master's 33,948 USD
Master in Soils and Environment - with dissertation Laval University, Quebec City Canada Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Geology MS University of Cincinnati United States Master's 38,386 USD
Master in Geosciences Middle Tennessee State University United States Master's 18,780 USD
Master in Geosciences Western Michigan University United States Master's 16,189 USD
Master in Earth Sciences University of Minnesota United States Master's 37,601 USD
Master in Geoscience Western Kentucky University United States Master's 32,554 USD
Master in Geosciences Fort Hays State University United States Master's 12,052 USD
Master in Earth and Planetary Sciences Rutgers University, New Brunswick United States Master's 34,182 USD
Master in Geosciences, Thesis Option, M.S. University of Tulsa United States Master's 25,758 USD
Master in Soil, Water & Environ Sci University of Arizona United States Master's 67,265 USD
Master in Soils and Environment Laval University, Quebec City Canada Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences West Virginia University United States Master's 26,892 USD
Master in Geosciences, Non-Thesis Option, M.S. University of Tulsa United States Master's 25,758 USD
Master in Earth Sciences The University of Memphis United States Master's 37,028 USD
Master in Geoscience University of Alaska Fairbanks United States Master's 23,000 USD
Master in Geology, M.S. California State University, Fullerton United States Master's —
Master in Geology Physical Geology Bs University of Idaho United States Master's 29,784 USD
Master in Earth Sciences (MSc) Dalhousie University Canada Master's —
Master in Geology Geological Education Bs University of Idaho United States Master's 29,784 USD
Master in Geology Mining Geologist Bs University of Idaho United States Master's 29,784 USD
Master in Geology Ms University of Idaho United States Master's 29,784 USD

Specialisations within earth sciences

Geology 46 Geosciences 35 Soil science 18

Universities for earth sciences in North America

Masters (MS) in Earth Sciences in North America: common questions

How many earth sciences programmes are there in North America?
99 earth sciences masters programmes at 62 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a earth sciences degree in North America cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in earth sciences in North America is 28,582 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,074 USD and 31,985 USD per year.
Can I study earth sciences in North America in English?
Yes — 100% of the earth sciences programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (99 of 99).
Are any of these earth sciences programmes available online?
3 of the 99 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

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