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Overview for Geophysics and Seismology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.

Careers for Geophysics and Seismology Majors

A major in Geophysics and Seismology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Geophysics and Seismology

Top 2 Massachusetts Colleges with the highest percentage of Geophysics and Seismology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Boston University
Boston, MA
 2
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$37,050 
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
 1
(0.0%)
Most Selective$37,950 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.