MSU's master's program in Geosciences is thesis-based and designed to be completed within two years. It is open to students who have a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences or a closely related field. Earning a Master of Science in Geosciences permits the greatest amount of flexibility for employment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and development; environmental resource, waste, and contamination management; college-level teaching; and a slew of specialized applications in scientific laboratories and field settings. It is the degree of choice for most employers of earth scientists.

Department Website: Bolin Graduate School of Geology

Degree and Hours

» Master of Science: 31 Hours

Delivery Method

» Face to Face

Application Requirements

Submit requirements to the Admissions Office.

» Application to McAda Graduate School
» Application Fee ($50 Domestic or $75 International)
» Official Transcripts
» Application to Geosciences Program
» Three Letters of Recommendation or Reference Request Form

Application Deadlines

» Fall: March 1
» Spring: October 1

Tuition and Fees

Program Cost - Face to Face
» Texas Resident: $11,377
» Non-Texas Resident: $13,392
» Non-U.S. Resident: $24,087

Semester Cost - Face to Face (9 Hours)
» Texas Resident: $3,715
» Non-Texas Resident: $4,300
» Non-U.S. Resident: $7,405

These amounts are rough estimates that are subject to change.
These amounts do not include the cost of textbooks or class supplies.