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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 355 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Chemical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,330–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#2

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

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 299 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$71,857

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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 5 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Geological/Geophysical Engineering can expect approximately 29% percent of their classmates to be women and 71% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. 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

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Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
2 (28%)
Male Students
5 (71%)

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