Back to Results
George Mason University

Department of Environmental Science and Policy

Fairfax, VA

Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!
Larger Map
Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!

Overview

Department of Environmental Science and Policy / Department of Environmental Science and Policy is located in Fairfax, VA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 12
Doctoral Degrees 15

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Varies
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50
Applied
41
Accepted
22
Enrolled
82%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
80
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements BA or BS
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Advanced degree or equivalent research experience

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 575
TOEFL IBT score: 88
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Calculator icon

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

113
Total Graduate Students
5%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 1.77%
Black or African American 2.65%
White or Caucasian 74%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 7.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2.65%
Unknown 5.31%

Gender

Male (32%)
Female (67%)

Faculty

27
Total faculty
Full-time - 17
Part-time - 10
Male (16)
Female (11)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Conservation of species and ecosystems; water and watersheds; one health and sustainability; climate change; interdisciplinary (including natural and social science)
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
300,156

Location & Contact

Address 4400 University Drive, MSN 5F2
MSN 2F2
Fairfax, VA  22030
United States
Contact Dr. Alonso Aguirre
Chair
Email: aaguirr3@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-7590

George Mason University
×