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We leverage the strengths of our individual programs to provide students with opportunities for multidisciplinary classroom and research experiences unique to our institution. Geoscience and geological and petroleum engineering has an international focus that facilitates opportunities for cutting-edge research around the globe.

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Our degrees can help you gain a high-paying career

Salaries according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics

$104,560

Mean annual salary of professionals with a degree in geology and geophysics

$142,800

Mean annual salary of professionals with a degree in petroleum engineering

$101,290

Mean annual salary of professionals with a degree in geological engineering

Research

In geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering

The unique structure of our department benefits our research efforts and provides students with unique opportunities for collaboration and multi-disciplinary understanding.

Research in geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering focuses on the understanding and characterization of the Earth's subsurface.

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Applied research is offered in areas of interest to the mining, petroleum, and geotechnical and environmental consulting industries. Fundamental research involves the development of new technologies and modeling of natural processes.

The department specializes in the following research:

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