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Earn Your Online M.S. In Environmental Geology

Deepen your expertise in the geosciences. 

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90% Post-Grad Employment
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30 Credit Hours

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Advance your career with an online Environmental Geology Master's program from the University of Georgia’s Department of Geology. Designed for working professionals, this non-thesis  MS in Environmental Geology offers a rigorous and flexible path to deepen your expertise in the geosciences—entirely online.

This online master’s degree emphasizes practical skills and real-world problem-solving in modern environmental and natural resource fields. Graduates leave the program equipped for careers in natural resource exploration—including energy, metals, minerals, and water—as well as environmental protection, government regulation, and hazardous site remediation.

Students gain technical proficiency through targeted Environmental Geology Masters courses, such as:

Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry

Hydrogeology

Hazardous Waste Site Remediation

Water Resource Economics and Management

With a 100% online Master of Science in Environmental Geology, students can earn their Geology Masters degree without putting their careers or personal lives on hold. Whether you’re pursuing an online master’s degree to elevate your career or explore advanced study, this program offers expert instruction, an applied curriculum, and a strong job placement record—90% of graduates find employment in the earth sciences across industry, government, and academia.

Take the next step in environmental or resource-focused work with the Online Environmental Geology Master's  UGA. This Master's program is more than a credential—it’s a direct path to meaningful impact.

Become a Bulldog, On Your Own Time

Whether online or on-campus, earn the same prestigious UGA degree, while prioritizing the learning style and timing that's right for you.

Asynchronous courses can be completed as your busy schedule permits, whether that means during lunch break at your 9-5, on the weekends before watching the big game, or at night when the family has gone to bed. The path to success in the Bulldog Nation is yours to define.

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Why Choose An

Online Master's in Environmental Geology

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Advance in a High-Demand Field

The need for geologists continues to grow across environmental consulting, energy, water resource management, and regulatory agencies. This program equips you with specialized skills to tackle challenges in resource exploration, environmental protection, and remediation—opening doors to diverse career paths.

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Study Anywhere, From the Field to Your Home Office

Geology doesn’t just happen in a classroom, and neither does our program. Whether you’re working in environmental consulting, resource exploration, or regulatory compliance, this 100% online degree allows you to apply what you learn in real time. Analyze geospatial data, model watershed systems, and study hydrogeology—all from wherever you work best.

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Industry-Relevant Skills & Research

Go beyond theory with a curriculum that blends geochemistry, hydrogeology, GIS applications, and hazardous waste remediation. You’ll develop data analysis, field research, and problem-solving skills that directly apply to real-world environmental and geoscience challenges.

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Contact our Enrollment Coach to learn more about the program, ask questions, and apply today.
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