Combine the knowledge of earth science with engineering principles
Geological engineers study the Earth and ways to use engineering to manage the Earth’s resources, design sustainable ground structures and solve environmental problems.
Academic Common Market – save over $17,500
There are only 13 geological engineering programs in the U.S. – and Ole Miss has one of them!
Students from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia can study geological engineering at Ole Miss without paying out-of-state tuition charges. That saves you over $17,500 a year!
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Career paths
With a geological engineering degree, you can find a job in environmental consulting, energy, mining, government, research and regulation. And, if you want, you’ll have exciting opportunities to work outdoors, exploring and interacting with the natural environment while positively impacting the world.
You can find our recent graduates at places as diverse as:
- Construction (Kiewit, TTL)
- Government (Army Corps of Engineering, FEMA, NASA, USGS)
- Environmental and Engineering Consulting Services (ECS, Stantec, Tenneco, ECR, WSP)
- Oil (BP, Chevron, Shell)
- Mining (Rosemont, Newmont)
Find out more about the career options for geological engineers.
