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2027 Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools

[Geological & Geophysical Engineering](/majors/engineering/geoscience-engineering/geological-geophysical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geological & geophysical engineering education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value geological & geophysical engineering schools.

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• Best Value Master’s Degree Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools
• Other Degree Levels

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

1

Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO

$14,984 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,500 Avg Student Debt

$82,957 Median Earnings (10yr)

Missouri University Of Science And Technology tops our 2027 list of the best value geological & geophysical engineering schools in the United States. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,984 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the geological & geophysical engineering program here. Geological & Geophysical Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $83,636 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.

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Colorado School Of Mines
Golden, CO

$21,914 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$97,335 Median Earnings (10yr)

Colorado School Of Mines came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value geological & geophysical engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,914, compared with $45,824 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the geological & geophysical engineering program here. Early-career geological & geophysical engineering graduates make about $81,719. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

Other Geological & Geophysical Engineering Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.