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100% Online MS in Environmental Sciences 

Learn to tackle global environmental challenges with a top-ranked online degree from LSU.

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Why the LSU MS in Environmental Sciences?

Award-Winning Faculty

Top-Ranked Program

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This program boasts renowned faculty, including a Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award winner and a Rising Faculty Research Award winner.

This degree was top-ranked by College Consensus and Intelligent.com in 2024.

Apply your past training and certificates as credits towards your degree, saving you time and money.

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 May 12, 2025

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MS in Environmental Sciences

Diverse Career Pathways

The degree equips you with data and research, policy analysis, and environmental systems planning skills valued by employers across industries. 

Join an Honor Society

Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society.

Unmatched Student Support

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All online students have access to dedicated Enrollment and Student Success Coaches.

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$78,980 Median Annual Wage

According to the BLS, the median annual wage for environmental scientists and specialists was $78,980 in May 2023.1

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Master of Science in Environmental Sciences

CREDIT HOURS
COST PER CREDIT HOUR
TOTAL COST

36

$546

$19,656

ABOUT THE MS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Earn a Degree That Can Help You Change the World

Ready to champion a sustainable future for our planet? 

The top-ranked online Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from LSU equips you with the knowledge and skills to address challenges like climate change. The flexible format allows you to earn your degree while maintaining your current career. In this program, you'll benefit from personalized support and a focus on real-world applications. Graduate prepared to address complex environmental issues, understand the interconnectedness of social and natural systems, and contribute to a more sustainable world.

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Top-Ranked Master's Program

#9

TOP 25

Best Online Master's

in Environmental Management Degree Programs

Best Online Master's

in Environmental & Sustainability Management

on the College Consensus list (2024)

by Intelligent.com (2024)

QUALIFICATIONS

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution with overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale

Admission requirements for the MS in Environmental Sciences online program include the following:

Applicants must have completed Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. Organic Chemistry is highly recommended 

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TOEFL or IELTS scores of at least 213 (computer), 550 (paper), or 79 (Internet), or IELTS score of at least 6.5 

GRE scores encouraged, but substitutions will be considered for exceptional applicants

3 letters of recommendation 

Personal statement expressing your interest in the program

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CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Job Trends and Salaries

6%

Job Growth

Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 6% by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1

$78,980

Median Annual Wage

According to the BLS, the median annual wage for environmental scientists and specialists was $78,980 in May 2023.1

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Where Grads Work

2

National Park Service
US Army Corps of Engineers
LSU Institute for Energy Innovation
NextEra Energy
Arlanxeo
Stantec
Northstar Travel Group
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Hear From Faculty

An MS in Environmental Sciences opens the door to rewarding and exciting careers in environmental stewardship, management, research, and much more. Many of us want to be part of the solution; our program will give you the right tools to do so."

Dr. Rebeca de Jesús Crespo

Assistant Professor

Department of Environmental Sciences, College of the Coast & Environment

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Will my degree say I earned it online?

No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.

Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana?

There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.

How do online classes work?

LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located.

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