2024 Best Geological & Geophysical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Geological & Geophysical Engineering is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #515 out of the 1172 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for geological & geophysical engineering students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 69 master's degrees in geological & geophysical engineering to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to geological & geophysical engineering students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other geological & geophysical engineering students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geological & geophysical engineering related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for geological & geophysical engineering students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Geological & Geophysical Engineering Schools

The geological & geophysical engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geological & Geophysical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Geological & Geophysical Engineering in the Plains States Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for geological & geophysical engineering students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Geological & Geophysical Engineering

1

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

57 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Missouri University of Science and Technology if you want to pursue a master's degree in geological & geophysical engineering. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in geological & geophysical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology

2

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat South Dakota School of Mines and Technology if you want to pursue a master's degree in geological & geophysical engineering. Located in the small city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in geological & geophysical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

3

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in geological & geophysical engineering. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in geological & geophysical engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

4

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

University of North Dakota is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in geological & geophysical engineering. UND is a large public university located in the city of Grand Forks.More information about a master’s in geological & geophysical engineering from University of North Dakota

Best Geological & Geophysical Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best geological & geophysical engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	361	57
Minnesota	355	2
North Dakota	167	2
South Dakota	130	8

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Rankings in Majors Related to Geological & Geophysical Engineering

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.