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2026 Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geological & geophysical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools
Missouri University Of Science And Technology tops our 2026 list of the best value geological & geophysical engineering schools in Missouri. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Geological & Geophysical Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geological & geophysical engineering degree recipients from Missouri University Of Science And Technology generally make around $74,070. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[Geological & Geophysical Engineering](/majors/engineering/geoscience-engineering/geological-geophysical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
