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192 Master's degrees in Geology in North America
Geology
Geology from Western Washington University aims to prepare students for professional employment in geoscience careers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond or for continuing graduate studies at the doctoral level.
Applied Geological Sciences
The Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences program at University of Alaska Anchorage implies not only an enhanced level of understanding of the fundamentals of geological sciences, but also an applied skill set that allows students to apply advanced concepts of geological sciences to problem solving.
Geology
The master’s candidate must demonstrate competence in mathematics, chemistry, and physics comparable to the requirements for the degree in Geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Geochemistry
The Master of Science degree in Geochemistry at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology may be earned either with thesis or without thesis in accordance with the general requirements of the Graduate Program.
Geology
The Geology program is offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Earth Sciences
The objectives of the Earth Sciences MSc program from University of Memphis are the attainment and development of depth of the Earth Sciences knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge to student’s career development, in at least one of the following areas: (1) geography; (2) geology; (3) archaeology; (4) environmental sciences; (5) interdisciplinary studies.
Geosciences
The Geosciences M.Sc. at The University of Montana is a research-focused postgraduate programme. Students complete 30 credits over a duration of up to five years, typically studying full-time on campus. This degree emphasises original scientific inquiry, requiring a formal thesis and defense to demonstrate advanced mastery.
Geological Sciences
The University of Kentucky offers a degree in Geological Sciences. Students with degrees in geology, any other natural science, or engineering are invited to apply.
Graduate Pathway in Hydrogeology
At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Hydrogeology program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.
Geology
The emphasis of the 30-semester-hour East Carolina University's Geology, M.Sc. program in geology is in coastal geology, environmental geology, hydrogeology, and solid Earth geology. It attracts students, in part, due to the location near North Carolina's coastal system that includes extensive barrier islands and the second largest estuarine system in the United States.
Geosciences
The Department of Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs that provide students with a broad background in any of the major areas of geological sciences and intensive research experiences culminating in the preparation of a formal thesis.
Geological Engineering
The Geological Engineering program of Montana Technological University requires that the student have an engineering background and allows specialization in several areas of Geological Engineering.
Geosciences
The Department of Geosciences at Fort Hays State University offers a flexible Master of Science (M.S.) in Geosciences.
Geology
Get your hands dirty and gain invaluable field experience as you prepare for your geoscience career. Take your research to the field with the Geology program from University of North Dakota.
Geoengineering (Certificate NDP)
This Geoengineering (Certificate NDP) program from The University of Arizona highlights specific geoengineering issues in Arizona and serves as a stepping stone if you are interested in advancing to a master's degree track.
Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing
The Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing programme at Northern Arizona University is a 30-unit Master of Science delivered online. Designed for working professionals, it focuses on geospatial problem solving and geodatabase management. Students master image analysis and web mapping over a flexible duration.
Geology
Our current focus areas on the Geology program at Texas Christian University, include sedimentary geology, petroleum geology, structural geology and tectonics, igneous and metamorphic petrology, Geospatial analysis, geomorphology, meteoritics and planetary geology, and paleontology.
Geological Sciences
The Geological Sciences programme at the University at Buffalo is a professional non-thesis M.Sc. designed for career advancement. This full-time course typically lasts 1.5 years, offering flexible pathways in applied geosciences. It is ideal for students seeking expert training in environmental and earth science industries.
Geosciences
The Department of Geosciences at Georgia State University offers the Geosciences MSc degree with thesis and capstone options.
Geology
Graduate education, leading either to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geology or Geophysics, is a major focus of the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming.