Wisconsin · Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Best colleges for Geological/Geophysical Engineering in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the only Wisconsin college that awards Geological/Geophysical Engineering degrees and certificates: 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

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
19
with a program page
Degrees / yr
4
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
90%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
$110,020
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Geological/Geophysical Engineering in Wisconsin

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
—490%——

Colleges awarding the most Geological/Geophysical Engineering degrees in Wisconsin

By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
4Not reported

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
40
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$110,020
median $95,950
Best-paying metro
—

Related careers

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
$110,020 avg · 40 jobs

Common questions

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

Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Geological/Geophysical Engineering degrees?+

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the only Wisconsin college that awards Geological/Geophysical Engineering degrees and certificates: 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions).

How much do Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Wisconsin is $110,020 (median $95,950), across about 40 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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