Master’s Degrees in Geoscience Engineering
Education Levels of Geoscience Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 106 people earned their master's degree in geoscience engineering. This earns it the #238 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geoscience engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 138 |
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Geoscience Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geoscience engineering is $82,678. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $82,198 and the high is $83,157.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geoscience engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geoscience engineering. About 71.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geoscience engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Geoscience Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geoscience engineering. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geoscience engineering students seekinga master's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 17% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geoscience engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 82,678.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geoscience engineering. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from Mines. Of these students, 48% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado School of Mines geoscience engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,678.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geoscience engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from SD Mines. Data shows that SD Mines graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,678.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geoscience engineering. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from Michigan Tech. Data shows that Michigan Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,678.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geoscience engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from UMN Twin Cities. Those who complete their master's degree in geoscience engineering at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 82,678.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geoscience engineering. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from UW - Madison. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison geoscience engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,678.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geoscience engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from UNR. University of Nevada - Reno geoscience engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,678.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geoscience engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from U of U. Those who complete their master's degree in geoscience engineering at University of Utah make a median salary of 82,678.
University of Idaho comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geoscience engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from U of I. Those who complete their master's degree in geoscience engineering at University of Idaho make a median salary of 82,678.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geoscience engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geoscience engineering from UAF. Those who complete their master's degree in geoscience engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks make a median salary of 82,678.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geoscience engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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