Overview

We offer a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to each student. All of our courses in the Geology program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette emphasize the interpretation of geologic data and problem solving, which makes our students overwhelmingly successful!

Our consistent success in the American Association of Petroleum Geologist’s Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) competition demonstrates that we are the top program in the Gulf Coast region and one of the top programs in the nation in the area of petroleum geology.

Career Opportunities

On a national scale, geology jobs are projected to grow by 35% in the next decade. This is nearly 3 times the expected average growth rate all jobs. In Louisiana alone, there will be between 100,000 and 195,000 jobs created in fields like water management and oil/gas production over the next 20 years.

Most of these jobs are high paying. The average starting salary for a petroleum geologist with a MS degree is $103,800/year.

Programme Structure

What you'll learn:

When you earn your geology master’s degree from UL Lafayette, you’ll get to learn in the classroom and in the field.

Because we have such a wide array of available courses within the master’s in geology program, you can choose the courses that truly interest you and fit your career aspirations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

have (or soon have) a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a regionally accredited university. Learn more about how to provide proof of degree.

demonstrate English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) if you are an international applicant. Learn more about who is required to demonstrate English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25576 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23912 USD / year

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In-State

10184 USD / year

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Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 USD / month

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