With a Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) degree from the O’Neill School, you’ll become an environmental professional—mastering the science, along with the analytical and policy skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and lead the way toward solving environmental issues facing our global society.
Earn an MSES degree and shape the future of environmental science
Our recent graduates have started their careers as:
- Wetlands Project Manager, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Park Ranger, National Parks Service
- Environmental Quality Analyst, State of Michigan
- Ecologist Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division
- Policy Regulatory Planner, Midcontinent Independent System Operator
- Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S Environmental Protection Agency
- Landscape Conservation Design Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Wetlands Specialist, Burns & McDonnell
Our MSES program is one of the oldest—and largest—in the nation.
Benefit from our interdisciplinary approach
You’ll study at a top-tier research institution with access to an expansive and varied curriculum—earning an integrated, holistic degree from a school with an established, national reputation.
Graduate prepared to lead in the public, nonprofit, or corporate world, pairing big-picture ideas with hands-on experience.
The MSES program
Our MSES program is a professional two-year, 48-credit hour degree program with four components.
Add an MPA to your MSES degree
Get more education in less time with a dual degree—combine your MSES with an MPA and earn two master's degrees in less time than it would take to earn each degree separately and become sought after by environmental agencies also seeking policy expertise.
Learn from the best
Our faculty members are top research scientists, serious scholars, and dedicated educators, advisors, and mentors.
They earn accolades—from National Science Foundation awards to Fulbright fellowships to the Nobel Prize. As a student at O’Neill, you’ll benefit from their expertise and work alongside them in a collaborative environment.
Take the first step toward changing the world through environmental science
O’Neill’s interdisciplinary nature prepares MSES students for environmental careers by combining environmental policy with a broad base of scientific knowledge and technical skills.
—Joe Morgan, MSES’14
The professors at the O’Neill School are some of the best researchers in their field and as a student you have them at your disposal. They’ll talk to you about their labs and other research opportunities available to you.
—Nicholas Scubelek, Intern with Indiana Geological and Water Survey