Overview

The graduate students of the Geology program of The University of Toledo learn to assess, understand and solve geology-related problems. They choose a thesis or non-thesis track and:

Receive personalized training in a variety of near-surface geophysical methods with state-of-the-art equipment

Develop desirable skills in GIS, remote sensing and sediment coring

Learn to collect and analyze data to solve problems

The master's degree program faculty has expertise in Quaternary geology and water resources, with an emphasis on environmental geology. Our program focuses on near-surface geology, emphasizing:

Coastal geology

Hydrogeology

Glacial geology and geomorphology

Water resources

Quaternary geology

Geology Master Degree Highlights

High job-placement rate. There is a growing demand for UToledo geology students by state geological surveys in the Midwest. Most of our geology master's students are employed by the time they graduate.

State-of-the-art tools. UT graduate students in geology have access to the latest equipment, including:

Geophysical equipment to investigate shallow, sub-surface stratigraphy on land and water

Coring equipment from land, water and ice platforms

Fleet of drones to complement more traditional remote-sensing and GIS methods

A rich, natural laboratory. The region around UT offers abundant natural sites that allow our master's students to study:

Geologic history of natural areas

Mine subsidence

Formation and history of sand dunes around the Great Lakes

Watershed modelling of runoff and nutrient loading in Lake Erie

Deglacial history and formation of the Great Lakes basins

Groundwater flow patterns in aquifers feeding wet prairies

Teamwork. Geology students get a holistic understanding of unique ecological areas. They work on interdisciplinary projects with UToledo ecologists who also are part of the Department of Environmental Sciences. Master's candidates study groundwater/surface-water interactions and use geophysical and remote-sensing techniques to map ecological regions.

Regional partnerships. Our graduate students benefit from our collaboration with experts from the Ohio, Michigan and Indiana geological surveys, who assist with field experiments.

Competitive funding. UToledo geology graduate students can apply for research grants and teaching assistantships (minimum $17,500/year).

Career Opportunities

During the past 10 years, nearly all UToledo master's students in geology have been employed within six months of defending their theses. Many found positions even before they graduated, working for geological surveys, city governments and environmental consulting firms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology

Down to Earth

Climate Change

Earth History

Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required for

GRE Requirement

In addition to the official, final transcripts, you must also provide official certified, or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates needed to fulfill your admission

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo Requirement

All international students must also demonstrate adequate financial resources for their graduate education before they can be admitted

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14154 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14154 USD / year

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In-State

8066 USD / year

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Additional Details

In State tuition: $7,830.60
Out of State tuition: $13,741.20

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

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Funding

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