Geological/Geophysical Engineering

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#1

#1 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 212 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,210–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$65,332

#2

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

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

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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.

Missouri grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Geological/Geophysical Engineering of all US states with 52 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Geological/Geophysical Engineering can expect approximately 11% percent of their classmates to be women and 89% 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 and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most available position for Geological/Geophysical Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

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
55
Female Students
6 (10%)
Male Students
49 (89%)

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