2024 Best Hydrology & Water Resources Science Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in hydrology & water resources science sits in the middle of the road, ranking #525 out of 1172 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of hydrology & water resources science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 35 master's degrees in hydrology & water resources science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to hydrology & water resources science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other hydrology & water resources science students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized hydrology & water resources science related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for hydrology & water resources science students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The hydrology and water resources science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Hydrology & Water Resources Science Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Hydrology & Water Resources Science in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in hydrology & water resources science.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Master's in Hydrology and Water Resources Science

1

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Annual Graduates

Colorado School of Mines is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in hydrology & water resources science. Located in the suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in hydrology & water resources science from Colorado School of Mines

2

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Boise State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in hydrology & water resources science. Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in hydrology & water resources science from Boise State University

Best Hydrology & Water Resources Science Colleges by State

Explore the best hydrology & water resources science schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Colorado	317	24
Utah	287	6
Idaho	145	4
Wyoming	57	1

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Hydrology & Water Resources Science Related Rankings by Major

One of 7 majors within the Geological & Earth Sciences area of study, Hydrology & Water Resources Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	69
Geophysics & Seismology	21
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences	16
Geochemistry	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong. More about our data sources and methodologies.