- This program of study prepares students for careers as professional geologists in the fields of energy, engineering, economic, and environmental geology. It also prepares students for graduate school.
- This program of study requires one introductory geology course, eight fundamental geology courses such as mineralogy, structural geology, and paleontology.
- Four geo-environmental courses, such as oceanography, water resources, or geochemistry, and participation in summer geology field camp, are also required, as well as nine hours of physics, eight hours of chemistry, and the standard College of Arts & Sciences core courses.
- This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the environmental consulting industry; state and federal government agencies; as well as energy and extraction industries, such as oil, gas, and coal. The Professional Geology Degree also prepares students for application to a graduate program.
Mississippi State University, Mississippi, Mississippi State - Courses & Fees
Mississippi State, Mississippi
University Public CollegeBachelor of Science [B.S] (Professional Geology)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 1001 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022
$29,704/Yr
$29,704 /Yr
Important Dates
MSU has a rolling admissions policy. The application for each semester will remain open until the 10th day of classes.
| Event | End Date |
| Fall Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2022 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $25294 | $25294 | $25294 | $25294 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3210 | $3210 | $3210 | $3210 |
| Total Fees | $29704 | $29704 | $29704 | $29704 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed 12th grade from a recognised institution
- GPA of 2.0
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed 12th grade from a recognised institution
- GPA of 2.0
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | $1000 | Yes | N/A |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | $1385 | Yes | N/A |
| Hani Zeini Scholarship | $1000 | Yes | N/A |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Feb 6, 2023 |
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