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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 15 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Geological/Geophysical Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Butte, MT
 14
(5.3%)
Open Admissions$15,425 
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
 24
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$25,249 
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
 8
(3.2%)
Less Selective$7,800 
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
 12
(1.3%)
Less Selective$19,579 
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
 3
(0.7%)
Less Selective$14,130 
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
 6
(0.3%)
Less Selective$14,088 
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 20
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$33,069 
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University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
 6
(0.3%)
Less Selective$16,540 
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
 5
(0.1%)
Less Selective$16,600 
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$22,521 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.