Program Overview
Graduate Degree in Environmental Studies
The MS in Environmental Studies at Adelphi University offers students the opportunity to engage in in-depth research on environmental changes and use this knowledge to shape policy, business, education, and employment practices.
What Can You Do with an Environmental Studies Degree?
By earning a Master's in Environmental Studies, students will be equipped to work in a broad array of fields, including:
- Environmental health and safety
- Environmental management
- Green energy
- Law
- Education Students can also continue their education, pursuing studies in engineering or microbiology.
Why Earn Your MS in Environmental Studies at Adelphi?
At Adelphi University, students will have the opportunity to study with world-class scientists who direct their research towards real-world problems, working within the community to develop strategies for sustainable living. The benefits of studying at Adelphi include:
- Expanding environmental career opportunities at a university known for its far-reaching commitment to sustainability
- Benefiting from small class sizes where students can build strong connections with faculty who are environmental leaders and well-known conservationists
- Studying on their schedule with work-friendly evening classes, full- or part-time enrollment options near Long Island's famous shorelines, parks, and green spaces for hands-on learning in the 33-credit program
Cost-Saving Opportunity
The new Graduate Merit Scholarship offers yearly awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, which can be renewed every year, allowing students to save substantially on tuition while earning a career-boosting Adelphi graduate degree.
Concentrations
The program offers two concentrations to prepare students for the ever-changing job market:
Global Human Environment
Examines the complex biological and cultural interactions of human populations through time with their varied environmental and geographic contexts.
Global Physical Environment
Examines knowledge from the earth sciences, including geologic, hydrologic, climatic, and diachronic aspects of Earth.
Specializations
Students can also choose from two optional specializations:
Business/Environmental Economics
Focused on the necessary tools to understand and influence environmental decision-making related to business and economics in environmental fields.
Environment and Health
Explores the diverse fields of toxicology and ecotoxicology, disease ecology, and epidemiology.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi, students have the opportunity to enrich their studies with invaluable opportunities to participate in extensive research on the shores of Long Island or as far away as Australia or Alaska. Recent students have also held internships at organizations such as:
- United Nations Environmental Statistics Department in New York
- Grand Portage National Monument, Minnesota
- Town of Hempstead Laboratory Department of Conservation & Waterways
- Environmental and Travel Journalism Program at Africa Media, South Africa
Program Info
- Degree Granted: MS
- Degree Level: Graduate
- Location: Garden City
- School: College of Arts & Sciences
Application Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in environmental studies or a related field and should have completed some coursework in science, mathematics, and social science. Applicants should submit:
- Graduate application and fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay describing the applicant's interest in the program, personal goals, and any circumstances related to the applicant's prior academic record that may need explanation
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Course-by-course evaluation: All graduate applicants with undergraduate-level work completed outside of the United States will be required to send a course-by-course evaluation of their academic work prepared by a NACES member organization.
Understanding Your Costs and Ways You Can Save
Learn about the costs students can expect and discover how scholarships, grants, and financial aid packages can put an Adelphi education within reach.
Related Programs
- Healthcare Informatics (MS)
- Biology/Biotechnology (MS)
- Public Health (MPH)
Awards & Recognition
Adelphi University has received national recognition for its strong student outcomes, including rankings in social mobility and best salaries. The University has also won awards for its innovative programs, including the 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.