Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Piscataway, NJ
Urban
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Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Overview
Rutgers University–New Brunswick / Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is located in Piscataway, NJ, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Geological sciences | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geological sciences |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
30
Applied
10
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | February 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Basin analysis, volcanology, quaternary studies, engineering geophysics, marine geology, biogeochemistry and paleoceanography |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,000,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
65 Davidson Road
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Contact
Kenneth G. Miller
Phone: 732-445-4636
Phone: 732-445-4636