Master of Science (MS) in Geography and Environmental Engineering
Offered By: Department of Environmental Health and Engineering
Onsite | Full-Time | 9 months–1.5 years
About This Program
MSGEE students take classes and conduct research at the intersection of engineering and public health. People with this engineering degree go on to do work or study in the areas of environmental management, climate change, resource management, air and water pollution, and data analysis.
This MS degree is open to students with undergraduate degrees in engineering, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and other scientific disciplines.

What can you do with this degree?
Sample Careers
- Environmental Engineer
- Research or Teaching Professor
- Data Scientist
- PhD Student
Junyao Gu, MS '19
"The first-class education and professors of our program appealed to me so much. Another appealing point is that EHE is a cross-divisional department. I really love interdisciplinary research, so knowing students can benefit from both the Whiting School of Engineering and the Bloomberg School of Public Health made me so excited to attend."

Curriculum
This program is housed in the Whiting School of Engineering. Students can take classes in both the Whiting School and the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
You can find many more details in the program's Student Handbook. Explore the Whiting School of Engineering course offerings and Bloomberg School of Public Health course offerings.
Curriculum Overview
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits, following the chosen concentration curriculum. At least 15 credits must be from departmental classes.
- Complete an optional independent research project, submitted as a formal essay (typically adds one semester to time-to-degree)
- Take core classes on data analytics, environmental chemistry, and engineering management, such as Risk and Decision Analysis, Aquatic and Biofluid Chemistry, Air Pollution, and Environmental Health and Engineering Systems Design
To view the curriculum for each concentration please see the respective section within the Academic Catalogue,
Concentrations
To view the curriculum for each concentration please see the respective section within the Academic Catalogue.
Admissions Requirements
For general admissions requirements, please visit the Graduate Admissions page.
Standardized Test Scores
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is required. Applicants can submit a self-reported score, but the official GRE score is required to make the official admission decision.
- International students must submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores, or can apply for an English Proficiency Test Waiver.
Prior Degree
- Applicants must have a completed bachelor’s degree or the equivalent prior to matriculation.
- MS degree is open to applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and other scientific disciplines.
Tuition and Funding
The Jensen Fellowship
The fellowship provides a full ride for engineers and scientists seeking to attain a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from EHE. This fellowship is open to professionally-oriented master's students.
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Director, MHS and ScM Programs
Megan Latshaw, PhD‘05, MHS ‘01
410-502-8948
Senior Academic Program Coordinator
Zoe Petersen, MA
410-516-7092
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