Geophysics Schools in Massachusetts

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

As a degree choice, Geophysics is the 712th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3
Master’s Degree	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 20.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 0.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 80.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Geophysics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 4,860 people in the state and 100,540 people in the nation working in geophysics jobs.

Wages for Geophysics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, geophysics grads earn an average of $137,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,800.

Most Popular Geophysics Programs in MA

There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer geophysics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Geophysics Careers in MA

Some of the careers geophysics majors go into include:

Job Title	MA Job Growth	MA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	16%	$115,380

Related Majors in Massachusetts

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MA
Geology & Earth Sciences	141
Chemical & Physical Oceanography	10

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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