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    Environmental Conservation, MS

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    Madison, USMSHybrid15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $32,000.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    77%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    22
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits

    Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 32-credit, 15-month, hybrid MS program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $32,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    15-month interdisciplinary program training conservation leaders in practical skills including conservation planning, GIS, policy, fundraising, strategic communication, and professional development. Culminates in a leadership project with a partner organization focusing on real-world conservation challenges.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject: #79 in Environmental Sciences

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
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    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 Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $32,000 across 32 required credits.
    Is Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered hybrid.
    How long does Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 15 months and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    Is Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Environmental Conservation, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.