Overview

The Master of Science in Geological Sciences at Central Washington University prepares students for geoscience careers or for continuing graduate studies at the doctoral level.

Why Geology Graduate Studies at CWU?

Students are attracted to this program for the excellent faculty, outstanding setting at the base of the Cascade Mountains, and the research and learning facilities in Discovery Hall. Learn more about our graduate faculty and their research, and contact graduate faculty with whom you are potentially interested in working with.

The department emphasizes field-based studies in the spectacular geological environment within our region and elsewhere, as well as research that utilizes state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and research laboratories.

Programme Structure

Areas of graduate faculty expertise include:

GPS geodesy, seismology, earthquakes and tsunami hazards
tectonics and continental dynamics
petrology and volcanology
climate change, ice cores, environmental geochemistry, hydrogeology and geomorphology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 177 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Admission decisions prioritize letters of recommendation, personal communication with applicants, including interviews and/or email exchanges, and the statement of research interest.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26698 USD / year

≈ 26698 USD / year
Out-of-State

26698 USD / year

≈ 26698 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11397 USD / year

≈ 11397 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geological Sciences.

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Overview

Why Geology Graduate Studies at CWU?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ellensburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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