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Master of Science - Geology

Sacramento campus — Sacramento, California, United States

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: August 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 15,168
Application Fee: USD 70
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The graduate program in Geology offers two tracks to a Master of Science degree in Geology: a thesis-based option in which students pursue a research project and a non-thesis option that culminates in a comprehensive examination. Students who successfully complete the program will upgrade their educational qualifications and be able to advance to doctoral programs or professional positions that require an in-depth knowledge of geologic topics such as tectonics, hydrogeology, environmental geology, and geologic hazards. The University's location in the state capital provides direct access to many local, federal, and state agencies through internship and fieldwork opportunities. Students who are interested in pursuing the thesis-based option should contact potential advisors prior to application to the program. All students enter the program in the non-thesis option and those interested in a thesis must apply to switch to the thesis-based option with the agreement of a faculty advisor. Graduate students who want to engage in teaching can request an appointment as a Graduate Teaching Associate. Graduate Teaching Associates have the opportunity to teach one to two lower division laboratory courses per semester and are paid at a rate commensurate with their teaching load. All work toward the degree must be completed within a seven-year period. The general University requirements for graduate degrees are explained in the "Graduate Studies" section of this Catalog or visit the Geology Department's website.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 15,168
Application fee: USD 70
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline: 14 May 2027
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Sacramento campus

Sacramento, California, United States

6000 J Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Founded in 1947, Sacramento State provides a world-class education in the heart of California’s Capital Region. The California State University - Sacramento is home to top academic programs, comprising a learning community where students, faculty, and staff come together to Redefine the Possible. Named one of the most diverse cities in the United States by TIME magazine, the city of Sacramento is home to exceptional restaurants, the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, farmers’ markets, and more than 2.4 million people. Centrally located 145 km from the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Mountains, Sacramento bo...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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