Best Master in Environmental Studies Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹66.15L/Yr ($77,485/Yr)Living: ₹13.99L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean EngineeringTOEFL100₹66.15L/Yr $77,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 9 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.88L/Yr ($5,721/Yr)Living: ₹17.22L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Transportation EngineeringIELTS7.0PTE54₹4.88L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024 Ranked 12 by QS in 2025
#3	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.72L/Yr ($47,702/Yr)Living: ₹22.02L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental EngineeringGRE updated322IELTS7PTE70₹39.01L/Yr $45,700 Course duration: 1 year 5+ More Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 36 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.75L/Yr ($57,105/Yr)Living: ₹15.7L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...TOEFL100PTE54₹48.75L/Yr $57,105 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹66.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.51L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹9.94L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic second name testing Baltimore, Maryland ₹50.13L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹12.98L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.28L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri ₹42.51L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now
#5	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39L/Yr ($45,685/Yr)Living: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Geography and Environmental ...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹50.13L/Yr $58,720 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 32 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.27L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental StudiesGRE updated324TOEFL100PTE68₹28L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.19L/Yr (Mex$49,360/Yr)Living: ₹46.1K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Engi...GMAT530TOEFL100₹2.19L/Yr Mex$49,360 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.99L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Health ScienceGRE updated326TOEFL87₹9.99L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.03L/Yr ($31,659/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.S Biological and Environmental...IELTS7PTE70₹17.76L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 1 year 5+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.65L/Yr ($47,619/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Industrial Ecology - Environ...IELTS6.5₹44.78L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years 10+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.56L/Yr ($27,602/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Environmental EngineeringTOEFL92PTE61₹12.26L/Yr $14,364 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.46L/Yr ($62,620/Yr)Living: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental ManagementGRE updated315IELTS7.0₹53.46L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 47 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.68L/Yr ($20,715/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Earth and Atmospheric Scien...GRE updated318TOEFL95₹17.68L/Yr $20,715 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2024 Ranked 114 by QS in 2025
#14	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5K/Yr (лв29,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.76L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.49L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	Master of Environmental and Wate...IELTS6.5PTE54₹19.76L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.38L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S EcologyTOEFL80PTE54₹28.38L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 6 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Atmospheric and Oceanic Scie...GRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.77L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 4 by ARWU in 2022
#18	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.89L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹12.95L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Ma...IELTS6.5₹12.89L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.32L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.87L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.S Geological Sciences₹26.32L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.56L/Yr ($35,797/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Molecular Pharmacology and T...GRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹36.49L/Yr $42,740 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.42L/Yr ($32,116/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Water Resources ScienceTOEFL79PTE59₹25.49L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#22	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.64L/Yr ($24,173/Yr)Living: ₹9.95L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Health Science...GMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.29L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.88L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.24L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Civil and Environmental Engi...TOEFL80PTE56₹22.88L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.73L/Yr ($66,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental EngineeringGRE updated311TOEFL100PTE70₹56.73L/Yr $66,450 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.82L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.S Evolution, Ecology and Organ...TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 28 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.75L/Yr ($44,214/Yr)Living: ₹7.13L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	B.S/M.P.H Environmental Sciences...IELTS7.0₹36.39L/Yr $42,628 Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Environmental EngineeringGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.1L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 18 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.53L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental GeosciencesGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.53L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
#29	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.3L/Yr ($16,751/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S ToxicologyIELTS6PTE53₹14.3L/Yr $16,751 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.84L/Yr ($52,530/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	Master of Civil and Environmenta...GRE updated322TOEFL90₹44.84L/Yr $52,530 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.31L/Yr ($33,160/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Pollution Cont...₹28.51L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.59L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S Plant and Soil ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.59L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#33	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.73L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Engineering Sc...GRE updated308IELTS6₹25.73L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#34	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.4L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.96L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...₹48.4L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#35	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.45L/Yr ($34,498/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental StudiesIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.65L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 31 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.78L/Yr ($44,252/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and Environmental Sc...TOEFL90₹37.78L/Yr $44,252 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#37	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.26L/Yr ($16,700/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Environmental EngineeringTOEFL79PTE60₹14.26L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 1 year 6+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#38	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.81L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth Sciences₹51.81L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	University of Virginia, Charlottesville Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.56L/Yr ($33,452/Yr)Living: ₹11.9L/Yr ($13,940/Yr)Admission	M.A Environmental SciencesTOEFL90₹28.56L/Yr $33,452 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.65L/Yr ($24,192/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	M.S Civil, Environmental, and Su...Duolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹21.51L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 15 by ARWU in 2022
#41	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹60.39L/Yr ($70,740/Yr)Living: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Environment and Sustainabil...GRE updated319IELTS7₹60.39L/Yr $70,740 Course duration: 11 months Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 187 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by QS in 2025
#42	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.27L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S Sustainability₹46.27L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#43	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.4L/Yr ($28,579/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental ScienceTOEFL100₹26.52L/Yr $31,060 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.92L/Yr ($59,644/Yr)Living: ₹12.71L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental EngineeringTOEFL80PTE70₹50.92L/Yr $59,644 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#45	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.25L/Yr ($61,200/Yr)Living: ₹22.73L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹52.25L/Yr $61,200 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#46	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.1L/Yr ($18,863/Yr)Living: ₹10.65L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	M.A Environmental and Urban Geog...GRE updated318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.1L/Yr $18,863 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#47	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.5L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Architecture - Resilient Sus...SAT1320TOEFL80₹35.5L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#48	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.2L/Yr ($15,468/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S BioEnvironmental EngineeringTOEFL83PTE68₹12.51L/Yr $14,652 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#49	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.99L/Yr ($33,954/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.A Environmental HumanitiesTOEFL80₹27.49L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#50	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25L/Yr ($29,280/Yr)Living: ₹13.71L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.S Microbiology and Environment...GRE updated320TOEFL80PTE54₹25L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022