2027 Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geological & geophysical engineering students.
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Finding the Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering School for You
Where you study geological & geophysical engineering affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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2027 Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geological & geophysical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools
Our analysis ranked Missouri University Of Science And Technology the best value for a degree in geological & geophysical engineering in the United States. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla. In-state tuition and fees average $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the geological & geophysical engineering program here. 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.
Students looking for strong value in geological & geophysical engineering will find it at Colorado School Of Mines, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,914, while out-of-state students pay about $45,824. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the geological & geophysical engineering program here. Geological & Geophysical Engineering graduates of Colorado School Of Mines earn a median of $75,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).
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