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Major Overview for Geological/Geophysical Engineering

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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 most degrees awarded of Geological/Geophysical Engineering among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
40
(7.6%)
Moderately Selective$18,700
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
16
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$19,657
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
9
(4.0%)
Minimally Selective$11,470
University of Missouri - Rolla
Rolla, MO
8
(1.0%)
Minimally Selective$15,100
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
8
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Butte, MT
7
(2.7%)
Minimally Selective$12,370
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
6
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$14,827
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
5
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$18,144
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
4
(0.9%)
Minimally Selective$10,913
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.