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Best Schools for Geological & Geophysical Engineering in the United States
Below are the best geological & geophysical engineering schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Geological & Geophysical Engineering
Our analysis ranked Colorado School Of Mines the best school in the country for a degree in geological & geophysical engineering. Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 geological & geophysical engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geological & geophysical engineering degree recipients from Colorado School Of Mines generally make around $81,719. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Missouri University Of Science And Technology came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geological & geophysical engineering schools. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Missouri University Of Science And Technology awarded about 68 geological & geophysical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geological & geophysical engineering degree from Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn around $83,636 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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Other Geological & Geophysical Engineering Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.
- 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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