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    MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences

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    Boston, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $64,860.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    31%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    2
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $64,860 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program combines coursework with a research-based thesis in geology or geophysics, covering topics such as coastal processes, sedimentology, geomorphology, seismology, tectonics, petrology, geochemistry, hydrology, oceanography, paleoclimatology, and environmental geology. It prepares students for careers in industry, government, or further PhD studies.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The department does not have minimum required grades or test scores. GRE is optional.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 or higher on the IELTS test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months (up to 36 months with STEM extension)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College is $64,860 across 30 required credits.
    Is MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College online or in-person?
    MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College take to complete?
    MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College?
    MS. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College reports an acceptance rate of approximately 31%.