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Graduate SchoolFields of Study

Earth Science and Engineering M.Eng. (Ithaca)

Field of Study

Geological Sciences

Program Description

The individualized nature of our program means that we can support students with a range of career goals. The program is suitable for students who are interested in furthering their studies in EAS, sometimes because they became interested in the field late in their undergraduate career and need to develop more depth in the discipline, or to strengthen their computational/analytical skills. It also can allow students with a strong existing EAS background to explore an interdisciplinary project or participate in an immersive research project that goes beyond what is typically possible during the undergraduate experience.

The M.Eng. Program differs from a Master of Science (MS) in the timeline and potential funding sources. MS degrees typically take two years, and students can sometimes also be funded on research grants or teaching assistantships. M.Eng. degrees are for one year and are funded by the student. 

We offer M.Eng. degrees with a range of concentrations, with the goal of matching research areas that interest prospective students with the core competencies of our faculty.  The 30-credit M.Eng. program is intended to extend and broaden this background to develop competence in a defined number of subject categories.  Students typically take between 3-4 courses a semester, with the remaining credit hours involving their research project. The following concentration areas cover many of the focus areas explored by our students, but we have the flexibility to accommodate other concentrations within the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences as well.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.eas.cornell.edu
Email: slh297@cornell.edu
Phone: 607 255-5466

2124 Snee Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY  14853

Concentrations by Subject

  • earth science and engineering

Tuition

The Bursar's office updates the tuition rate for M.Eng. degrees each academic year. M.Eng. degrees are considered Tier 1.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

Regular Application Deadlines:

  • Fall admittance: May 15
  • Spring admittance: October 15

Early Admit Pathway Deadline (for Cornell Undergraduates only):

  • Spring Early Admit (apply for Fall semester M.Eng. admittance): October 15
  • Fall Early Admit (apply for Spring semester M.Eng. admittance): May 15

For more information, please visit the Early Admit Pathway webpage.

Requirements Summary:

Please visit the M.Eng. Admissions Page for general information about applying to an M.Eng. program.

  • Letters of recommendation: 3
  • Resume: optional
  • GRE: not required

Learning Outcomes

  • Highly individualized program tailored to each student’s needs, depending on their backgrounds
  • Acquisition of core knowledge in one of hydrology, applied geophysics, or ocean science and technology
  • Communication skills demonstrated via a written project