Top Master in Geology Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5K/Yr (лв29,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.14L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.72L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.72L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#4	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.9L/Yr ($15,072/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental GeologyTOEFL83PTE68₹12.9L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges University of Pacific Stockton, California ₹41.21L 1st Year Fees M.S Engineering Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture and Natural Resources Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California ₹15.17L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration - Management Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now Gatton College of Business and Economics Lexington, Kentucky Ph.D Business Administration - Management Apply Now University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania ₹37.77L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 8.3 Best In Social Life University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire ₹23.8L 1st Year Fees M.A Justice Studies Apply Now Drew University Madison, New Jersey ₹33.1L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois ₹16.14L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now
#5	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.56L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.15L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.55L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE60₹16.55L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.8L/Yr ($48,840/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹41.8L/Yr $48,840 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.86L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences - GeologyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.86L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.32L/Yr ($34,258/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹29.32L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Missouri, Usa79.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.06L/Yr ($8,244/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,094/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and GeophysicsGRE updated308TOEFL80PTE59₹7.06L/Yr $8,244 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 527 by QS in 2025
#12	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.16L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,676/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE53₹10.85L/Yr $12,676 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#14	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.26L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE58₹24.26L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#15	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.21L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.21L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#16	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.74L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and GeophysicsIELTS6PTE44₹31.74L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#17	Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado, Usa40.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.94L/Yr ($37,314/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,897/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹31.94L/Yr $37,314 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by QS in 2025 Ranked 76 by US News in 2024
#18	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.45L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.45L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.8L/Yr ($25,470/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.8L/Yr $25,470 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.87L/Yr ($20,877/Yr)Living: ₹9.06L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated320TOEFL79₹17.87L/Yr $20,877 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#21	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.78L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Ge...GRE updated294TOEFL79₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living: ₹2.42L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE58₹9.85L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.42L/Yr ($58,904/Yr)Living: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE59₹50.42L/Yr $58,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#24	Michigan Technological University, Houghton Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.97L/Yr ($23,332/Yr)Living: ₹8.97L/Yr ($10,477/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹19.97L/Yr $23,332 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#25	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.1L/Yr ($16,471/Yr)Living: ₹4.33L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.1L/Yr $16,471 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#26	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.16L/Yr ($51,600/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹44.16L/Yr $51,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.8L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE59₹23.8L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)
#28	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.06L/Yr ($52,650/Yr)Living: ₹14.13L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated314TOEFL100PTE68₹45.06L/Yr $52,650 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#29	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.99L/Yr ($24,527/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹20.99L/Yr $24,527 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.28L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.28L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#31	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹13.27L/Yr $15,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#32	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.49L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.49L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#33	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.16L/Yr ($28,224/Yr)Living: ₹7.42L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE58₹24.16L/Yr $28,224 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#34	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.86L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE53₹12.86L/Yr $15,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#35	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.46L/Yr ($27,414/Yr)Living: ₹9.62L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE58₹23.46L/Yr $27,414 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#36	University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.3L/Yr ($13,207/Yr)Living: ₹9.42L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE58₹11.3L/Yr $13,207 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#37	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.65L/Yr ($32,310/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.65L/Yr $32,310 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#38	Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.65L/Yr ($19,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.19L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6PTE55₹16.65L/Yr $19,456 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#39	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.49L/Yr ($35,624/Yr)Living: ₹11.3L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and Environmental Ea...TOEFL80PTE54₹30.49L/Yr $35,624 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#40	Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.31L/Yr ($22,556/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,971/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹19.31L/Yr $22,556 Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#41	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.66L/Yr ($18,296/Yr)Living: ₹11.43L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Geological Sciences - Enviro...TOEFL80PTE53₹15.66L/Yr $18,296 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.93L/Yr ($30,290/Yr)Living: ₹10.58L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.0PTE53₹25.93L/Yr $30,290 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#43	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.22L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE46₹13.22L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#44	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living: ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE58₹11.23L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#45	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.96L/Yr ($15,147/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE53₹12.96L/Yr $15,147 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#46	University of Nevada, Reno Nevada, Usa	Tuition: ₹18.38L/Yr ($21,470/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,940/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE59₹18.38L/Yr $21,470 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#47	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.06L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living: ₹7.32L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.0PTE50₹20.06L/Yr $23,435 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#48	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,858/Yr)Living: ₹12.14L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE47₹14.43L/Yr $16,858 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#49	University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.33L/Yr ($19,082/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science with a...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹16.33L/Yr $19,082 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#50	University of Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana, Usa51.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.65L/Yr ($40,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.81L/Yr ($10,294/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE53₹34.65L/Yr $40,482 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022