Geological And Geophysical Engineering Major Details

Geological And Geophysical Engineering is a major in the STEM field. It offers a very high median lifetime income of $3.75 million. The coursework of this major is considered by students to be NA in difficulty. A medium share of 41% of students go on to obtain a masters, doctorate, or professional degree after their bachelors. The data on this page was constructed using a variety of data sources – see details here.

Geological And Geophysical Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career

This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Geological And Geophysical Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only (in red), and those who majored in Geological And Geophysical Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher in green. For reference, in black are median earnings by age for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only. Only men are included in these estimates.

Major Summary Table

This table highlights key outcomes for Geological And Geophysical Engineering majors, compared to averages for all majors.

Item	This Major	All Majors
1	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Lifetime Income (millions $)	$1.67	$3.04
2	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Early-Career Income	$28000	$50000
3	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Mid-Career Income	$55000	$97000
4	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Income Growth Over Career	96%	95%
5	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Early Career Unemployment Rate	9.4%	4.9%
6	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	% Female	67%	49%
7	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Share with Masters Degree	31%	30%
8	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Share with PhD	1%	6.7%
9	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Share with Professional Degree	3%	6.4%
10	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 10:03 PM	6007	Share of Degree-Holders Working in Top 10 Occupations	40%	48%

Most Common Occupations by Degree Type and Age

Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)

The 10 most common occupations and median income within occupation among men aged 25-35 that have a bachelors degree only. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022

Share	Occupation	Median Income
1	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	17	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	23,400
2	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	6	Agricultural workers, nec	44,200
3	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	6	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	84,600
4	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	4	First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers	58,100
5	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	3	Managers, nec (including Postmasters)	69,100
6	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	3	Retail Salespersons	61,300
7	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	3	Grounds Maintenance Workers	44,200
8	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	2	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	53,900
9	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	2	Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers	45,400
10	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 05:42 PM	1100	2	Agricultural and Food Scientists	69,100

Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)

The 10 most common occupations and median wage income within occupation among men aged 45-55 that have a bachelors degree only. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022

Share	Occupation	Median Income
1	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	16	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	0
2	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	5	First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers	78,500
3	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	5	Managers, nec (including Postmasters)	96,000
4	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	4	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	94,500
5	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	3	Unemployed, with No Work Experience in the Last 5 Years or Earlier or Never Worked	0
6	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	2	Agricultural workers, nec	39,800
7	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	2	Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers	44,800
8	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	2	Chief executives and legislators/public administration	99,500
9	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	2	Retail Salespersons	71,100
10	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:23 PM	1100	2	Carpenters	0

Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)

The 10 most common occupations and median wage income within occupation among men aged 45-55 that have a masters degree, professional degree (eg, MD, PharmD), or PhD. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022

Share	Occupation	Median Income
1	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	7	Managers, nec (including Postmasters)	118,000
2	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	7	Postsecondary Teachers	93,800
3	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	4	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	86,900
4	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	4	First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers	30,200
5	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	4	Veterinarians	91,000
6	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	4	Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers	135,000
7	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	4	Education Administrators	104,000
8	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	3	Unemployed, with No Work Experience in the Last 5 Years or Earlier or Never Worked	0
9	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	3	Elementary and Middle School Teachers	76,000
10	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 06:32 PM	1100	2	Physical Scientists, nec	80,500

Most Common Industries by Age

Top 10 Early-Career Industries

The 10 most common industries and median wage income within industry among men aged 25-35 that have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022

Share	Industry	Median Income
1	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	19	Agricultural production, crops	45,500
2	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	7	Agricultural production, livestock	39,300
3	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	6	All construction	54,000
4	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	3	Landscape and horticultural services	44,200
5	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	3	Retail nurseries and garden stores	65,900
6	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	3	Colleges and universities	52,200
7	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	3	Administration of economic programs	63,700
8	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	3	Elementary and secondary schools	58,700
9	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	2	Justice, public order, and safety	63,200
10	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:34 PM	1100	2	Insurance	76,900

Top 10 Mid-Career Industries

The 10 most common industries and median wage income within industry among men aged 45-55 that have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022

Share	Industry	Median Income
1	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	13	Agricultural production, crops	34,500
2	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	6	All construction	41,000
3	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	5	Agricultural production, livestock	28,800
4	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	4	Colleges and universities	82,100
5	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	4	Elementary and secondary schools	73,600
6	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	3	Administration of economic programs	94,800
7	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	3	N/A (not applicable)	0
8	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	2	Landscape and horticultural services	32,700
9	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	2	Eating and drinking places	33,800
10	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	bigeconomics.main	01/27/2024 07:41 PM	1100	2	Justice, public order, and safety	85,100

Colleges that Offer Geological And Geophysical Engineering

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College	Major	Earnings 2 Years Post-Graduation	Degree	Graduates
University of Alaska Fairbanks	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	102614	NA	Bachelor's Degree	6	2411
University of Alaska Fairbanks	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	102614	NA	Master's Degree	1	2411
University of Arizona	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	104179	NA	Graduate/Professional Certificate	0	2411
University of California-Los Angeles	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	110662	NA	Bachelor's Degree	2	2411
Colorado School of Mines	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	126775	55,770	Bachelor's Degree	44	2411
Colorado School of Mines	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	126775	77,715	Master's Degree	20	2411
Colorado School of Mines	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	126775	NA	Doctoral Degree	10	2411
Colorado School of Mines	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	126775	NA	Graduate/Professional Certificate	0	2411
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	130907	NA	Associate's Degree	2	2411
University of Idaho	Geological/Geophysical Engineering.	142285	NA	Master's Degree	1	2411
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Geological And Geophysical Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career

Major Summary Table

Most Common Occupations by Degree Type and Age

Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)

Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)

Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)

Most Common Industries by Age

Top 10 Early-Career Industries

Top 10 Mid-Career Industries

Colleges that Offer Geological And Geophysical Engineering

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