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Geoscience Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

If you plan to study Geoscience Engineering, take a look at what Missouri University of Science and Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.

Missouri University of Science and Technology sits in Rolla, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 132 geoscience engineering degrees were awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Online Class Availability at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Online coursework is an option at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Among 7,154 students, 436 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,939 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Geoscience Engineering Rankings at Missouri University of Science and Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Geoscience Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 3
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 3

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 3
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 3

Earnings for Geoscience Engineering Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Those who finish Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Geoscience Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,188
2 years	$68,733
3 years	$75,846
4 years	$85,275
5 years	$94,911

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Geoscience Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn a median of $85,275, compared with $81,796 for all Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geoscience Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Geoscience Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geoscience Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 17% women (22) and 83% men (110).

Geoscience Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Of the 9 bachelor’s geoscience engineering degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geoscience Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Geoscience Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, higher than the national average of 21%.*

Geoscience Engineering Master’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 68 master’s geoscience engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 16% were women (11) and 84% were men (57).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geoscience Engineering master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 26% of Geoscience Engineering master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, above the national average of 19%.*

Geoscience Engineering Doctoral Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Of the 3 doctoral geoscience engineering degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geoscience Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geoscience Engineering Concentrations at Missouri University of Science and Technology

This Geoscience Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geological Engineering	132

Highest-Paying Careers for Geoscience Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Geoscience Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geoscience Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.