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Overview for Geological/Geophysical Engineering

A program that prepares 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.

Careers for Geological/Geophysical Engineering Majors

A major in Geological/Geophysical Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Top 16 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Geological/Geophysical Engineering among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
 40
(7.6%)
Moderately Selective$23,036 
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
 9
(4.0%)
Less Selective$11,060 
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Butte, MT
 7
(2.7%)
Less Selective$15,070 
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
 8
(1.0%)
Less Selective$18,030 
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
 4
(0.9%)
Less Selective$13,440 
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
 5
(0.5%)
Less Selective$21,589 
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
 6
(0.3%)
Less Selective$15,100 
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 16
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$31,301 
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
 8
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,228 
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,435 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.