Master of Science in River-Coastal Science and Engineering

Academic Overview & Description

Unique interdisciplinary program examining Mississippi River delta sediment diversion dynamics, barrier island morphological change, coastal wetlands restoration, and hurricane surge modeling.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

ByWater Institute Graduate Assistantships up to $24,000

Tuition Rate

$1,450/credit hour

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, geology, or environmental science with 3.0+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 80+

Standardized Exam

GRE quantitative 155+

Application Materials

Coastal science research proposal

Letters of Recommendation

Two engineering/science recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Tulane University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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