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#1

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

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines is a fairly selective school. They receive 10,886 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$29,425

Median Starting Salary

$69,085
#2

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

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

In general, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$14,023

Median Starting Salary

$65,332
#3

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

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Generally, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,124

Median Starting Salary

$67,177
#4

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$71,474
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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 11 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Geological/Geophysical Engineering can expect approximately 36% percent of their classmates to be women and 64% 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 and Architectural and Engineering Managers, both of 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.

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
22
Female Students
8 (36%)
Male Students
14 (63%)

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