194 Master's in Geology in North America

At Geological Sciences from Case Western Reserve University you’ll develop a lens for understanding the past so you can better understand our present environment and serve as a guide for the future.

The Geology, Geophysics, and Geological Engineering program of Michigan Technological University focuses on understanding and safely managing the Earth and its resources for the future, with degrees leading to careers in industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and academia.

The Geosciences MSc program offered at San Francisco State University provides an advanced degree that prepares students to work in private industry or government agencies, teach in community colleges or high schools, or continue postgraduate studies leading to a doctoral degree at another university.

The Geosciences program of University of Rochester emphasizes involvement in research projects. Typically, students joining the MS program complete coursework during the first year and undertake their MS research and thesis in their second year.

Geology at Oregon State University is the study of the materials, processes, and history of the solid Earth and its fluid envelopes. Geology is an integrative field, drawing on mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology to understand the interactions of the lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere.

The Geoengineering M.Sc. at the University of Minnesota offers a flexible curriculum with research, design, or coursework-only pathways. This public programme requires 30 credits and can be completed in one to two years of full-time study, providing advanced expertise in earth resources and geomechanics.

The M.Sc. in Geology at Laurentian University offers advanced training in earth sciences through thesis and course-based streams. This postgraduate programme provides expert supervision in a global mining hub. Students can choose full-time or part-time study modes to master mineral exploration and geological research.

The Department of Geological Sciences at University of Saskatchewan accommodates students interested in obtaining an M. Sc. and/or a Ph.D. The department currently enrolls 35-40 graduate students in a large variety of programs. Apply to the Geological Sciences MSc program offered by University of Saskatchewan.

The research-based Geology program of The University of Toledo combines practical skills and academic knowledge.

Prepare for or advance in any number of careers across environmental and geological sciences. The Geology and Natural Resources program of Ball State University will provide you with the specialized knowledge you’ll need to work in the oil and mining industries, environmental consulting, resource management, and more.

West Virginia University's Geology department offers both research Master’s and Doctoral degrees as well as a rigorous Master’s professional studies degree. Students come from places as far away as Nigeria, China and India and as close to home as Morgantown, WV. 

Geology - Environmental Geoscience from Idaho State University is offered to those students who have a degree in the sciences, and have demonstrated the potential for research and a professional career. 

The Geological Engineering program of Montana Technological University requires that the student have an engineering background and allows specialization in several areas of Geological Engineering.

The Geosensing Systems Engineering M.Sc. at the University of Houston offers advanced training in high-tech mapping and sensing. This public programme provides both thesis and non-thesis pathways, typically spanning two years of study. Students gain expertise in geospatial data through rigorous academic and research-based training.

The master’s candidate must demonstrate competence in mathematics, chemistry, and physics comparable to the requirements for the  degree in Geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

The Geology program of the University of Colorado at Boulder  is a research-oriented department affiliated with a number of research institutes and research centers.

An understanding of Geology at University of Texas Permian Basin helps students appreciate the world around them, gives perspective to the length and events of earth history, and provides the knowledge to help them make informed decisions about social, economic, and environmental issues, such as energy supplies, global warming, and geologic hazards.

Central Washington University offers a Master of Science program in Geological Sciences that aims to develop professional geoscientists with the ability to conduct original and meaningful scientific research.

The M.S. in Geological Sciences program offered by Ohio University combines graded coursework and thesis research to train students in advanced geological and scientific analysis. 

The Earth Sciences MA program offered at University of Memphis encourages academic and personal growth of students through coursework, research, and professional development opportunities.