About the course

Contribute to a sustainable future and confront pressing ecological challenges with an environmental science career launched in DC, an international hub of environmental research, advocacy, and policy.

　　Integrating rigorous science with practitioner tactics, American University's MS program bridges the politics, methods, and economics of environmental concerns, so you can transform research into tangible results.

　　Career Outlook

　　The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual salary over 76,000 for Environmental Scientists nationwide (as of 2021) with steady annual job growth of 5 percent nationally. Washington, DC, offers the nation's highest median salary, 123,000, and nearly double the national job concentration.

　　In DC and surrounding areas, you'll be able to take advantage of the concentration of federal and state agencies, private consultancies, business, NGOs ? and AU's active alumni network and environmental science grads ? to find career choices you want. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 18 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington
Summer (May), 2024	Washington
Fall (August), 2024	Washington
Spring (January), 2025	Washington
Summer (May), 2025	Washington
Fall (August), 2025	Washington
Spring (January), 2026	Washington
Summer (May), 2026	Washington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for American University - Shorelight

All applications require transcripts from degree-seeking college institutions. A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university is required. Admission is based on the academic record.

　　Statement of purpose

　　Transcripts

　　2 letters of recommendation

　　Resume

　　Writing sample

　　GRE scores (Optional)

　　The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0

　　The minimum acceptable scores on the TOEFL exam at least 100 for the internet test (95 for the online Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at American University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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