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Master of Science in Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability

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Online classes
2–3 years
Average time to completion
$5,090
Cost per course
10
Courses required for
Master’s degree
No GRE Required

Boost eco-friendly engineering

Lead the charge in making a visible impact on climate change, energy scarcity, and other threats to our environment. Earn your Master of Science in Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability from Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals—ranked #6 in the nation for graduate online engineering education.

Combining Johns Hopkins excellence with online flexibility, you can complete our fully online Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability graduate degree in as few as 2–3 years, at a pace that best fits you—no GRE required.

Helping our graduates advance

64%

of JHU Engineering for Professionals master’s alumni report they received a salary increase or promotion after graduation. Add your success to theirs!

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Built for sustainability-minded leaders

This program is ideal for anyone who seeks to transition into or excel in a public or private sector leadership role to ensure an enduring and sustainable future for our planet. Specifically, students who thrive in this program include:

  • Technical experts who aspire to make a meaningful contribution to society by addressing climate and energy concerns.
  • Those with a natural interest in energy or climate who want to positively impact resource planning and management.
  • Working professionals who need the balance of a fully online program.

Elevate your skills—and the environment

As you progress through JHU’s Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability MS, you’ll focus on the interdisciplinary nature of climate, energy generation/use, and sustainability. By so doing, you’ll prepare to provide solutions to expanding environmental challenges. When you graduate, you can expect to:

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Courses designed by eco⁠-⁠experts

Benefit from a rigorous master’s curriculum created and taught by renowned experts in climate, energy, and sustainability. Join a community that includes:

  • Expert faculty who can help you apply your studies to real-world environmental scenarios.
  • Peers who are equally enthusiastic about advancing their careers and their fields.
  • An expansive network connecting you to more than 30,000 alumni.

Future-focused online courses

To earn your Master of Science in Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability you must complete 10 courses, five courses from your chosen designated program area and five elective courses from any of the other three program areas. Most students earn the degree in 2-3 years, and you have a maximum of 5 years to complete the program.

Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability Program Area
  • Air Quality and Climate Modeling
  • Air Quality Control Technologies
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Climate Change and Global Environmental Sustainability
  • Data Analytics in Environmental Health and Engineering
  • Designing for Sustainability: Applying a Decision Framework
  • Energy and the Environment
  • Energy Policy and Planning Modeling
  • Energy Technologies for Solving Environmental Challenges
  • Environmental Decision-Making: Climate, Energy, Indigenous Populations, and Accessibility
  • Environmental Policy Needs in Developing Countries
  • Environmental Sustainability and Next Generation Buildings
  • Independent Project
  • Industrial Processes and Pollution Prevention
  • Natural Disaster Risk Modeling
  • Principles of Air Quality Management
  • Smart Growth Strategies for Sustainable Cities
  • Transportation, Innovation, and Climate Change
  • Water Quality Engineering with Green Infrastructure

Environmental Engineering Program Area
  • Biological Processes for Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Environmental Contaminant Dispersion and Transport
  • Hazardous Waste Engineering and Management
  • Independent Project
  • Measurement and Pseudo-measurement in the Environmental Arena
  • Membrane Filtration Systems and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Physical and Chemical Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Principles of Environmental Engineering
  • Principles of Toxicology, Risk Assessment & Management
  • Principles of Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Radioactive Waste Management
  • Solid Waste Engineering & Management
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
  • Water Quality of Rivers, Lakes, and Estuaries
  • Water Supply and Wastewater Collection

Environmental Engineering and Science Program Area
  • Applied Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiments for Environmental Applications
  • Chemistry of Aqueous Systems
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Environmental Monitoring and Sampling
  • Field Methods in Habitat Analysis, Wetland Delineation, and Restoration
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Geomorphic and Ecologic Foundations of Stream Restoration
  • Hydrogeology
  • Hydrology
  • Independent Project
  • Modeling Contaminant Migration through Multimedia Systems
  • Nanotechnology and the Environment: Applications and Implications
  • Open Channel Hydraulics
  • Principles of Estuarine Environment: The Chesapeake Bay Science and Management
  • Principles of Toxicology, Risk Assessment & Management
  • Sediment Transport and River Mechanics

Environmental Planning and Management Program Area
  • Business Law For Engineers
  • Communication of Environmental Information and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Economic Foundations for Public Decision Making
  • Environmental Compliance Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Law for Engineers & Scientists
  • Environmental Policy Analysis
  • Environmental Project Management
  • Environmental Security with Applied Decision Analysis Tools
  • Financing Environmental Projects
  • Geospatial Intelligence: The Art and Science for Better Understanding our World
  • Independent Project
  • Optimization Methods for Public Decision Making
  • Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
  • Water Resources Management
  • Water Resources Planning

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Excellence as a competitive edge

Earn your Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability master’s online from JHU and prepare for leadership roles in government agencies, NGOs, or the private sector, including such potential job titles and salaries as:

Environmental Engineer

$96,530

Median Annual Salary
(National, May 2022)

Natural Science Manager

$144,440

Median Annual Salary
(National, May 2022)

Management Analyst

$95,290

Median Annual Salary
(National, May 2022)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Everything we do is focused on you

As a future environmental engineering leader, you want to make processes more eco-friendly. We aim to provide you with the rich educational experience that makes that possible.

On your terms, on your time

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals offers high-quality online programs tailored to fit your schedule as a working professional. Utilize the full range of JHU services and resources—all available online.

Opening the door to ambition

We are committed to providing accessible, affordable, innovative, and relevant education experiences for working adults. Our admissions counselors are standing by to help you navigate your next steps—from application and financial assistance, to enrolling in the program that best fits your goals. Applications are accepted year-round—with no GRE required.

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Opportunity afforded

78% of our enrolled students’ tuition is covered by employer contribution programs