Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Offered at 32 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 15 | $66,717 | $79,716 | — |
| Master's | 9 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado School of Mines | CO | $64,318 | $87,384 | $27,000 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | — | $84,274 | — |
| 3 | Michigan Technological University | MI | — | $79,716 | — |
| 4 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | MO | $66,717 | $76,506 | — |
| 5 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | SD | — | $74,022 | — |
| 6 | University of Mississippi | MS | $67,507 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | MO | $87,131 | $102,016 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | MO | — | $106,770 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do geological/geophysical engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in geological/geophysical engineering reports median earnings of $66,717. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
