College of Engineering and Computing
Geosciences and Geologicaland Petroleum Engineering
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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.
$2,000 SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE!
All new and transfer undergraduate students who declare the major of Geosciences, Geological or Petroleum Engineering for Fall 2023 are eligible for a one-time $2,000 Scholarship. This is an automatic, stackable scholarship. For more details, email Donna Arthur at darthur@mst.edu.
Our degrees can help you gain a high-paying career
Salaries according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics
$83,680
Median annual salary of professionals with a degree in geology and geophysics
$130,850
Median annual salary of professionals with a degree in petroleum engineering
$97,090
Median 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.
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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