Geophysics & Seismology Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Geophysics & Seismology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.3% of Geophysics & Seismology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geophysics & Seismology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 197 students earned theirGeophysics & Seismology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geophysics & Seismology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 58 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 73 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 66 |
Earnings of Geophysics & Seismology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Geophysics & Seismology of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Geophysics & Seismology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geophysics & Seismology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 21 | 31.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geophysics & Seismology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Geophysics & Seismology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Houston tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Geophysics & Seismology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Geophysics & Seismology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geophysics & Seismology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geophysics & Seismology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geochemistry | 33 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.