Geological & Geophysical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geological & geophysical engineering students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Geological & Geophysical Engineering School
The school you choose for geological & geophysical engineering can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Geological & Geophysical Engineering rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Geological & Geophysical Engineering Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology tops our 2027 ranking of the best geological & geophysical engineering schools. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. Missouri University Of Science And Technology awarded about 145 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 $74,070 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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A rank of #2 makes Colorado School Of Mines one of the top schools for geological & geophysical engineering. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 74 geological & geophysical engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Students who receive their geological & geophysical engineering degree from Colorado School Of Mines earn around $75,207 in the first couple years of their career. Colorado School Of Mines graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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).
