2027 Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region
[Geological & Geophysical Engineering](/majors/engineering/geoscience-engineering/geological-geophysical-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geological & geophysical engineering education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value geological & geophysical engineering schools.
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2027 Best Value Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region
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 The Plains States Region. 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. 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 $74,070 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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 one ranked school 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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