We leverage the strengths of our individual programs to provide students with opportunities for multidisciplinary classroom and research experiences unique to our institution. Earth Sciences and Engineering has an international focus that facilitates opportunities for cutting-edge research around the globe.
Salaries according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Mean annual salary of professionals with a degree in geology and geophysics
Mean annual salary of professionals with a degree in petroleum engineering
Mean annual salary of professionals with a degree in geological engineering
Automatic scholarships for first-time freshmen and new external transfer students entering our programs in Spring or Fall 2025
For Geology and Geophysics
For Geological Engineering
For Petroleum Engineering
In Earth Sciences and Engineering
The unique structure of our department benefits our research efforts and provides students with unique opportunities for collaboration and multi-disciplinary understanding.
Research in Earth Sciences and Engineering focuses on the understanding and characterization of the Earth's subsurface.
Applied research is offered in areas of interest to the mining, petroleum, and geotechnical and environmental consulting industries. Fundamental research involves the development of new technologies and modeling of natural processes.
The department specializes in the following research:
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