Geological/Geophysical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates in geological/geophysical engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,636 | $93,437 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri University of Science and Technology geological/geophysical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,503 one year after graduating and $75,259 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri University of Science and Technology rank for geological/geophysical engineering?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for geological/geophysical engineering graduates, Missouri University of Science and Technology ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological/geophysical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for geological/geophysical engineering ($77,880), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,249.
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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.