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University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Sciences Master's in Environmental Resource Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Sciences

University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Sciences

Master's in Environmental Resource Science

Lafayette, USA

Master degree

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About : The Master's in Environmental Resource Science focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage environmental resources. You'll explore topics such as ecology, biology, and resource management. The program combines theoretical learning with practical experience, preparing you for real-world challenges in environmental fields.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths including environmental consultants, resource managers, or conservation scientists. Opportunities exist in both public and private sectors, making this a versatile qualification for those passionate about the environment.

The new interdisciplinary Master of Science in Environmental Resource Science at UL Lafayette focuses on two of our world’s most critical resources: water and soil. Our aim is to educate and prepare you for a career in which you investigate, characterize and manage those water and soil resources responsibly and effectively.

In our environmental science graduate program, we emphasize scholarly research and how to apply that research in industry. Our research areas include water quality and resources, hydrogeology, wetland and coastal systems, climate reconstruction, isotope geochemistry, soil resources and remediation, and more. Learn more about our environmental science research.

Our location in Lafayette, LA, helps make the School of Geosciences the ideal place to earn your graduate degree in environmental science. We have a strong agricultural industry, close ties to the oil and gas industry, and we are home to 40 percent of the country’s freshwater wetlands—meaning you will have an abundance of research, internship, and career opportunities in your own backyard.