Colorado School of Mines (Mines) - Geological and Geophysical Engineering
Geological and Geophysical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Colorado schools that offer a geological and geophysical engineering degree. Students at Colorado School of Mines who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Geological and Geophysical Engineering Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the geological and geophysical engineering program at the Colorado School of Mines for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 83 | 46 | 34 | 3 |
By Gender
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 68 | 38 | 29 | 1 |
Female | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
By Race
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | - | 1 | - |
Black | - | - | - | - |
Asian | - | - | - | - |
Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
White | 66 | 38 | 26 | 2 |
Unknown | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Engineering Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of architectural and engineering managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 1,660
- Average Annual Salary: $137,870
- Average Hourly Rate: $66.29
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 96%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 176,800
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 192,000
- Percent Job Growth: 8.60%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of engineering teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
