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Geophysics & Seismology in California

Geophysics & Seismology Schools in California

Jobs for Geophysics & Seismology Grads in California

There are 18,970 people in the state and 134,860 people in the nation working in Geophysics jobs.

Geophysics & Seismology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Geophysics & Seismology Jobs in California

Geophysics grads earn an average of $196,021 in the state and $157,965 nationwide.

Geophysics & Seismology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 6 colleges in California offering Geophysics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $102,669 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Geophysics & Seismology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Geophysics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geophysics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Astronomy 876
Astrophysics 485
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 129
Climate Science 100
Environmental Geosciences 96
Other Atmospheric Sciences 64
Earth Systems Science 43

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