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#1

#1 Best College for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering in the U.S.

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 203 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,210–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$65,332
#2

#2 Best College for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$68,960
#3

#3 Best College for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering in the U.S.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,250–1,470

Median Starting Salary

$61,555
#4

#4 Best College for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering in the U.S.

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 180 degrees annually to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$72,259
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About Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply geotechnical engineering methods, which deal with the analysis, design and construction of earth and earth supported structures, to the application of environmental problems, such as waste containment, waste disposal, construction of land fills, soil permeation, soil analysis, and soil improvement. Includes instruction in soil mechanics, soil dynamics, soil behavior, waste management and containment systems, geosynthetics, geochemistry, earth structures, geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and foundation engineering

Missouri grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering of all US states with 5 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering can expect approximately 67% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 33% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Postbaccalaureate certificate. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering is $57,200.

Popularity of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, include Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineers, All Other, both of which have lots of job openings. Yet there are positions that pay more, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most available position for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering majors is Civil Engineers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
9
Female Students
3 (33%)
Male Students
6 (66%)

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