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2027 Best Value Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri

[Geology & Earth Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/geology-and-earth-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geology & earth sciences students.

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• Best Value Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri

2027 Best Value Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geology & earth sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Geology & Earth Sciences Schools

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Missouri State University Springfield
Springfield, MO

$9,502 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,000 Avg Student Debt

$49,827 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in geology & earth sciences, no school beat Missouri State University Springfield this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for geology & earth sciences graduates is $28,000. Geology & Earth Sciences graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $34,481 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Missouri Columbia
Columbia, MO

$14,837 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,818 Avg Student Debt

$63,403 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value geology & earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geology & earth sciences graduates is $21,818. Geology & Earth Sciences graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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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.