University of Idaho

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Water Resources, Ph.D.-Water Resources, Water Resources Certificate

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The U.S. Agency for International Development predicts that 98 percent of the world’s 195 countries will soon be facing serious water shortages. With a graduate degree from our leading Waters of the West (WoW) program, you’ll be prepared to manage the complexities of contemporary water issues and to provide leadership in the quest for sustainable water resources worldwide.

You may earn a Master's of Science (M.S.) in Water Resources or a Ph.D. in Water Resources with one of the following emphases:
1. Engineering & science
2. Science & management
3. Law, management & policy

A concurrent law and water resources degree (J.D./M.S. or J.D./Ph.D.) – the only such degree offered in the nation – is also available.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999