Geological Sciences

Assistant professor and graduate student in a lab working to develop more accurate means of determining the strength of olivine, a magnesium iron silicate.

GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES: M.S.,ÌýPH.D.

About this program

The 91Ô­´´ offers academic and research programs leading to master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in geology to qualified students who hold bachelor’s degrees in the field of geology or related science and engineering disciplines. Major research emphases are in ​coastal geology, ​geomicrobiology, ​geochemistry,​ ​geomorphology,​ ​geophysics, ​hydrogeology,​ ​mineralogy, petrology, ​stratigraphy ​​and ​Quaternary geology.

Application Deadlines


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FALL:

January 5:ÌýPriority consideration for admission and funding

July 1:ÌýFinal deadline to apply

SPRING:

October 1:ÌýFinal deadline to apply

91Ô­´´ Tuition


TheÌý2026-2027Ìý91Ô­´´ graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,149.