Geophysics Schools in Alaska

6 Geophysics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Geophysics major is the 109th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in Alaska

Geophysics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a geophysics major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geophysics majors in Alaska is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
• White: 16.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
• Other Races: 16.7%

Jobs for Geophysics Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 850 people employed in jobs related to a geophysics degree, compared to 100,540 nationwide.

Wages for Geophysics Jobs in Alaska

In this state, geophysics grads earn an average of $99,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,800.

Most Popular Geophysics Programs in AK

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Geophysics Careers in AK

Some of the careers geophysics majors go into include:

Job Title	AK Job Growth	AK Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	20%	$0

Related Majors in Alaska

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geophysics.

Major	Annual Graduates in AK
Geology & Earth Sciences	23
Chemical & Physical Oceanography	6
Other Geological & Earth Sciences	3

View all majors related to Geophysics

View Nationwide Geophysics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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