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#1

#1 Best College for Geological/Geophysical Engineering in the U.S.

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 321 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,330–1,470

Median Starting Salary

$69,085
#2

#2 Best College for Geological/Geophysical Engineering in the U.S.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$67,177
#3

#3 Best College for Geological/Geophysical 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

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$65,332
#4

#4 Best College for Geological/Geophysical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$71,474
#5

#5 Best College for Geological/Geophysical Engineering in the U.S.

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 274 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$67,260
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About Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Geological/Geophysical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.

Colorado grants the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Geological/Geophysical Engineering of all US states with 10 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Geological/Geophysical Engineering can expect approximately 22% percent of their classmates to be women and 78% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Geological/Geophysical Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Geological/Geophysical Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Geological/Geophysical Engineering, include Engineers, All Other, which are in high demand. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Engineers, All Other. The most available position for Geological/Geophysical Engineering majors is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geological/Geophysical Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geological/Geophysical Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
18
Female Students
4 (22%)
Male Students
14 (77%)

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