Overview

The master’s degree in Geography and Geology is a 33- or 36-hour program at Missouri State University with a research requirement.

You will choose either the thesis option or non-thesis option in order to complete your research requirement.

Research options

Students should choose at least 15 additional hours in one of the following research areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Internet Geospatial Science

Thematic Cartography

Landscape Analysis

Geoscience Computing

Remote Sensing

Applied Geographic Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

online application for admission;

Transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education;

Graduate Record Examination scores are welcome but not required for admission;

Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the candidate's academic abilities and professional potential sent within the online application system (GradCAS), by listing the reference's name and e-address in the system;

Separate application to the GGP Program Director for a graduate assistantship, if desired. The application for graduate assistantship is available at the Graduate College website.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geography and Geology.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Research options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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