Groundwater hydrology
Master of Science
Testing the waters
Water is life. Communities increasingly rely on groundwater for everything from irrigation to industrial cooling and drinking water. Groundwater hydrology experts are fundamental for sustainable water resource management and environmental protection.
Master of Science in groundwater hydrology coursework is designed to deepen your understanding of the concepts and professional practices used in groundwater related roles. You’ll learn to take and understand common measurements in groundwater investigations such as well water depth, well flow, water pH and temperature. You’ll gain proficiency in analyzing and interpreting hydrological data results. You’ll also design and compute data from groundwater tests commonly used in the field.
This graduate program prepares working professionals in geology, geological engineering, environmental science and water use planning with practical concepts and real-world analytical skills. Graduates go on to lead water management projects, , develop sustainable practices, protect natural ecosystems and inform policy or planning decisions related to water use.
Overview
Related Topics
Dig deeper into how water works
Degree fit
This graduate degree could be a good fit if you:
- Majored in geology, geological engineering, environmental science or water-use planning
- Appreciate hands-on learning and experience
- Aspire to do fieldwork in a professional consulting capacity
- Value logistics and modeling of real-world scenarios
Career outcomes
Current job openings
353 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Natural Sciences Managers
$103,303 - Hydrologists
$63,537
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
Many of your courses will include a lab, and you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to faculty research projects, including:
- Polar meteorology and remote sensing in arctic environments
- Regional climate change in the western United States
- Forest disturbances and environmental change
- Human adaptation to climate change in high latitudes
- Natural resource applications of GIS in quantifying carbon fluxes
Clubs
- College of Science Ambassadors
- U of I Geography Club/Bigfoot Research Society
Application information
Requirements to apply for the groundwater hydrology M.S. degree include:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.