# Geological / Geophysical Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.39. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/geological-geophysical-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $78,079 across 7 colleges (middle half $75,779–$81,862); median federal debt $23,410

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Montana Technological University (MT): $93,629
2. Colorado School of Mines (CO): $88,484
3. Michigan Technological University (MI): $81,862
4. University of Nevada-Reno (NV): $78,079
5. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD): $75,779
6. Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO): $75,259
7. University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI): $73,337

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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