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Big Opportunities in a Small Program

Student and professor review specimen in labOur graduate program in environmental science at UM-Dearborn is small, which ensures you receive lots of personal attention from our faculty and their help in crafting an individualized plan of study and research that meets your professional goals. As a graduate student, you’ll have virtually boundless access to research equipment, laboratories, and other facilities for hands-on research. And you’ll have opportunities to conduct research with our esteemed faculty.

Although environmental science can be a full-time graduate program, we’ve also made it accessible to working, part-time students by offering the classes during the evening, on Saturdays, and online. In fact, many of our graduate students have significant professional experience.

Where an MS in Environmental Science Will Take You

It will prepare you for a variety of fulfilling careers in state and national government agencies, local conservation agencies, private industry, environmental consulting firms, nonprofit organizations working in resource management and advocacy, and education, among others. You’ll also have a solid foundation for doctoral studies.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$78,980 Median Salary

Environmental Scientists and Specialists

Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 6,900 openings for environmental scientists and specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$50,660 Median Salary

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians

Employment of environmental science and protection technicians is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,800 openings for environmental science and protection technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$68,300 Median Salary

Conservation Scientists and Foresters

Overall employment of conservation scientists and foresters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 3,000 openings for conservation scientists and foresters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$70,600 Median Salary

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Employment of zoologists and wildlife biologists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 1,500 openings for zoologists and wildlife biologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Graduate Scholarships

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The MS in Environmental Science offers state-of-the-art research facilities to students and faculty engaged in addressing critical environmental issues.

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How to Get Involved

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At UM-Dearborn, we strongly encourage students to get involved both on and off campus. You can join student organizations such as the Restoration Ecology Club, Biology Club, among about 150 others; help your friends register to vote; volunteer for a variety of community outreach activities; and much more.

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