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.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.