Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Prepares you 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.
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- Median pay
- $171,270
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.5%
- Job openings a year
- 14,900
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- $122,930
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.7%
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- Median pay
- $109,270
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.8%
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- Median pay
- $106,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.8%
- Job openings a year
- 300
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines CO | 46 | 60% | $22,000 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology MO | 15 | 73% | $13,000 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology SD | 12 | 85% | $18,000 |
| University of Nevada-Reno NV | 11 | 85% | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison WI | 10 | 43% | $8,000 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks AK | 9 | · | $11,000 |
| Michigan Technological University MI | 7 | 88% | $6,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN | 7 | 77% | $10,000 |
| University of Mississippi MS | 6 | 98% | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin TX | 4 | 29% | $17,000 |
| University of Utah UT | 3 | 87% | $14,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles CA | 1 | 9% | $10,000 |
| University of North Dakota ND | 1 | 77% | $15,000 |