Overview

Climate change, environmental justice, energy consumption, habitat loss, water depletion and degradation, air pollution, and species extinction have increasingly become a deep concern for citizens around the world.

The Johns Hopkins environmental sciences and policy master’s degree program was designed to empower the next generation of environmental leaders. Discover how sustainable business, policy, and science can overlap to address today’s most pressing issues.

In this Environmental Sciences and Policy interdisciplinary program at Johns Hopkins University, you will explore a wide array of coursework such as ecosystem science and management, maritime law, land and water conservation, air quality management, oceanic stewardship, energy and carbon policy, and geographic information systems (GIS). And you will look at these areas through ethical, legal, political, economic, and historical contexts.

Prepare for a Variety of Careers

Many of our students are environmental professionals looking to advance in their current fields, and others are looking to make a meaningful career change by entering this exciting industry. Our alumni have found positions such as:

Senior biologist, Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental protection specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Senior program officer, The World Wildlife Fund
Assistant director of strategic communications, New York City’s Department of Sanitation
Information technology specialist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Chief sustainability officer, International Environmental Corporation

Specialize Your Studies

The MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy degree at JHU offers distinct tracks, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your career interests:

Conservation Biology
International Environmental Policy
Sustainability
Climate and Energy
Remediation, Compliance, and Assessment

Study On Your Terms

You can attend evening classes at our D.C. or Baltimore locations, or choose to complete most of the program online from the convenience of your home or office. As part of the program, you will complete a residency on campus or participate in an immersive learning experience; you’ll have the flexibility to choose when and where you go. There are summer and winter options, and plenty of travel study destinations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Geology
Environmental Science

Environmental Applications of GIS

Hydrology & Water Resources

Oceanic & Atmospheric Processes
Methods of Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 136 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your online application.

Submit all required supporting documentation. Supporting materials requirements vary by program. You are responsible for gathering and sending all application materials either via online application form or directly to our office. Once received, please allow one week for processing.

Submit your application along with a $75 application fee.
You must hold a bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling in any of our Advanced Academic Programs.

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

47700 USD / year

≈ 47700 USD / year
Out-of-State

47700 USD / year

≈ 47700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47700 USD / year

≈ 47700 USD / year

Additional Details

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy program = $47,700 – $49,500

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

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

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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