Missouri · Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Best Geological/Geophysical Engineering institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

Geological/Geophysical Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that integrates geological science with engineering principles. This program focuses on assessing the suitability of sites for various projects, including civil…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.39
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
132
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$64,503
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla Public · Bachelor's degree
$64,50313264%$20,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (SOC 17-2151).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,020
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoring

What Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Geological/Geophysical Engineering programs in Missouri.

Which Geological/Geophysical Engineering program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Missouri University of Science and Technology tops the list at $64,503. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Geological/Geophysical Engineering program?+

Geological/Geophysical Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that integrates geological science with engineering principles. This program focuses on assessing the suitability of sites for various projects, including civil…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +0.7% growth with around 400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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