Master of Science in Environmental Science

Tarleton State University’s main campus sits in the center of Stephenville, a city with more than 160 years of history. Tarleton marks 126 years of excellence and offers 137 programs of study. The campus provides more than 18 on-campus living options, a gym, study areas, and student organizations. Its location gives students access to a traditional college experience within a close-knit community.

Academic options include programs across the university, with featured study in data science and digital media studies. The M.S. in Data Science offers two concentrations and practical skills for careers in business, industry, or government. The B.S. in Digital Media Studies combines artistic and technical skills in digital design, multimedia, and video games. Science and mathematics students also take part in research symposiums.

Stephenville is in Central Texas, about one to two hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, 1.5 hours from Waco, 2.5 hours from Austin, and four hours from Houston. Students can visit Jaycee Park, Stephenville City Park, Splashville Water Park, and the Stephenville Disc Golf Course. Local manufacturing companies and small businesses offer job opportunities, while nearby Glen Rose and Hico provide access to Dinosaur Valley State Park, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and the Billy the Kid Museum.

The Master of Science in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program focused on addressing local and global environmental issues. It offers flexibility with concentrations in natural science and social policy, and emphasizes hands-on field and laboratory experience. The program has affiliations with research institutes like TIAER and Texas A&M AgriLife.

Focus areas include Environmental Science Concentration, Social Policy.

The program requires 33-36 credit hours and offers both thesis and non-thesis options within its tracks, with guidance from a faculty adviser to customize course selection.

Graduates enter roles such as environmental consultants, engineers, managers, sustainability consultants, and scientists in areas like water quality and marine biology.

Applicants must obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Hydrology, or a related field, and meet general graduate studies admission requirements.

Available on-campus in Stephenville and online, with a typical duration of 2+ years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.