Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation & Informatics MS

Master of Science in Environmental Conservation

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Is this program right for you?

The Environmental Conservation master’s program in Environmental Observation and Informatics prepares you to meet the global demand for people who can merge technical proficiency and leadership to advance conservation efforts. Build expertise to interpret and apply remotely sensed earth observation data to complex environmental problems.

Complete your master’s in just 15 months through face-to-face learning on campus in summer and fall, online courses in spring, and a leadership experience in your final summer
Become proficient in remote sensing and integrated technology, modeling and analysis, and leadership
Use UW–Madison’s connections to network with environmental conservation professionals around the globe

Education that works for you

Push the limits of remote sensing and geospatial analysis, and complete your master’s program in Environmental Observation and Informatics at UW–Madison in just 15 months.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Environmental Conservation

Commitment

15 months

Tuition

$1,000 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Hybrid

Credits

32 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program only admits for summer term

Offered by

Nelson Institute

STEM opt eligible

Yes

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Summer 2025

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Summer 2026

Priority deadline: December 1, 2025
International deadline: February 1, 2026
Deadline: May 1, 2026

Summer 2027

Priority deadline: December 1, 2026
International deadline: February 1, 2027
Deadline: May 1, 2027

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Results that work for you

Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation & Informatics MS

$64,000

Market salary in 2019

Job titles

Geospatial analysis
Research science
Data or software development
Communications
Business development

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Top industries

Government
NGOs
Industry
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6.3%

Projected growth for conservation scientists from 2016–2026. Source: Burning Glass Technologies: Labor Insight, 2020.

What you’ll learn

You’ll utilize technical tools to analyze environmental change, building skills in geospatial data science and programming, leading environmental conservation efforts.

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