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2026 Best Hydrology & Water Resources Science Master’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
45 Hydrology & Water Resources Science Degrees Awarded
$62,046 Avg Early-Career Salary

Hydrology & Water Resources Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 48 schools to find the best for hydrology & water resources science students.

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Best Schools for Hydrology & Water Resources Science in the United States

Below are the best hydrology & water resources science schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Hydrology & Water Resources Science

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No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for hydrology & water resources science. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 14 hydrology & water resources science degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, hydrology & water resources science degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $44,825. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,700 in student loans. Read more about the hydrology & water resources science program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in hydrology & water resources science, ranking #2. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 11 hydrology & water resources science degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Graduates of the hydrology & water resources science program make about $70,539 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,837. More information about a degree in hydrology & water resources science from Texas A And M University College Station

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Colorado School Of Mines came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best hydrology & water resources science schools. Located in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 10 hydrology & water resources science degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Hydrology & Water Resources Science graduates of Colorado School Of Mines earn a median of $79,523 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,521 to complete this degree. Get the full hydrology & water resources science details for Colorado School Of Mines

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Georgia State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best hydrology & water resources science schools. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 hydrology & water resources science students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hydrology & water resources science degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $53,298. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. See the full hydrology & water resources science program report for Georgia State University

Other Hydrology & Water Resources Science Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Hydrology & Water Resources Science rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Hydrology & Water Resources Science
Associate's Degrees in Hydrology & Water Resources Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Hydrology & Water Resources Science
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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