In connection with the emergence of new engineering technologies, this direction has acquired a new meaning. Geologists make a great contribution to maintaining the ecological situation, and engineering geologists solve the issue of the safety of construction sites. Professionals with a geological education can find jobs anywhere in the world and receive high wages.
The US higher education system has a practice-oriented approach that provides geology students with exciting internships, field trips and workshops. The emphasis on practical knowledge enhances education and underlines the relevance of diplomas.
Best mineral & mining engineering universities in USA 2026 - QS World University rankings
| 1 | Colorado School of Mines |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| 4 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder |
| 6 | The University of Arizona |
| 7 | University of Kentucky |
| 8 | University of Oklahoma |
| 9 | University of Nevada - Reno |
| 10 | University of Utah |
| 11 | Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| 12 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| 13 | University of Maryland, College Park |
| 14 | University of Washington |
