Hydrology programs train future generations of scientists to tackle water-related challenges by providing them with comprehensive knowledge of the planet’s water systems. Upon completing their studies, students may be better prepared for a professional career in hydrological sciences.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.