Geological/Geophysical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Colorado School of Mines graduates in geological/geophysical engineering earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado School of Mines Compares for Geological/Geophysical Engineering
All 7 colleges reporting geological/geophysical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $93,629 | $102,275 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $88,484 | $82,750 | #3 | $68,694 |
| 3 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $81,862 | $86,314 | #2 | $63,658 |
| 4 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $78,079 | $81,037 | #5 | — |
| 5 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $75,779 | $81,568 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $75,259 | $80,694 | #6 | $64,503 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $73,337 | $76,311 | #7 | — |
Other Geological/Geophysical Engineering Credentials at Colorado School of Mines
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,719 | $102,007 | — |
Other Majors at Colorado School of Mines by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,217 | $86,268 | #58 of 349 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $116,691 | $77,400 | #5 of 19 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $109,695 | $83,309 | #2 of 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,012 | $80,815 | #53 of 258 |
| Applied Mathematics | $98,190 | $50,398 | #19 of 45 |
| Engineering Physics | $97,497 | $72,858 | #2 of 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,087 | $74,145 | #65 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,142 | $56,529 | #57 of 118 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $94,902 | $78,984 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,598 | $68,318 | #96 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $94,228 | $70,301 | #24 of 233 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,278 | $69,102 | #8 of 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado School of Mines geological/geophysical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,694 one year after graduating and $88,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado School of Mines rank for geological/geophysical engineering?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for geological/geophysical engineering graduates, Colorado School of Mines ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological/geophysical engineering at Colorado School of Mines worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for geological/geophysical engineering ($77,880), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.