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Focused on the Future

Julie Etterson and students talking under a shade tree on campus

For Our Forests

Professor Julie Etterson and her students are leading the way to ensure Minnesota's forests can adapt to climate change.

Just one of many programs at UMD seeking to address the challenges of our
rapidly changing world . . .

Luke Busta talking with students in his lab

For Our Plants

Assistant Professor Luke Busta is working with students to study plants and figure out ways to help them better adapt to harsh weather conditions like drought and extreme heat.

Nate Johnson and a student collect a sediment sample in their outdoor lab

For Our Waterways

Associate Professor Nate Johnson from the Civil Engineering Department is working with his students to find ways of dealing with high mercury levels in water.

Melissa Maurer-Jones prepares instruments on the Research Vessel Blue Heron

For Our Environment

Associate Professor Melissa Maurer-Jones and her students have helped develop a means of categorizing microplastics. Their work in quantifying the scope of the problem in Lake Superior is an important step towards developing ways to mitigate the effects of plastic in our environment.

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Build on your education by working with Swenson College faculty and scholars at the leading edge of their field.

98%

of Swenson MS graduates who sought employment after graduation were employed within 1 year of graduation, 90% in jobs related to their field of study.

$77K

is the average starting salary for Swenson graduates who sought employment after finishing their studies, according to a recent graduate follow-up report.

70%

of Swenson College graduates seek employment directly after graduation and 30% seek continuing education, including highly ranked PhD and professional programs.

Graduate Programs

Applied Materials Science M.S.
Mathematical Sciences M.S.
Chemical Engineering M.S.Ch.E.
Chemistry M.S.
Civil Engineering M.S.
Computer Science M.S.
Electrical Engineering M.S.E.E.
Environmental Health & Safety M.S.Env.Hlth.Sa
Earth Sciences M.S.
Integrated Biosciences M.S.
Iron Range Engineering M.Eng.
Mechanical Engineering M.S.M.E.
Physics M.S.
Water Resources Science M.S.
Integrated Biosciences Ph.D.
Water Resources Science Ph.D.

Your Success

Swenson is focused on MS programs, unlike many larger universities. As an MS student here, you will receive 1-on-1 attention from your PI, engage in novel research, and have the opportunity to attend conferences and publish papers. We also connect graduate students with each other to help form a supportive community.

Financial Support

Most of our graduate students are fully funded with tuition waivers, living stipends, and health insurance on a Graduate Research Assistantship or a Graduate Teaching Assistantship. Availability of assistantships varies from program to program, so talk to the contact in the program you are interested in to learn more.

Great Place to Live

We live in a location with a great view of a Great Lake - Lake Superior. Home to 10% of the world’s fresh water, this amazing resource is the backdrop of
an idyllic landscape. The north woods surrounding our campus offer endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation to enjoy while pursuing your graduate education.

Safe & Supportive

Swenson College recognizes that excellence can come from anywhere, so we strive to create an environment where everyone feels at home. Student well-being is a top priority in our strategic plan. And there are many resources, services, and organizations on campus to support students from underrepresented groups.

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140 Engineering Building
1303 Ordean Ct
Duluth, MN 55812
United States

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