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Geophysics & Seismology Master's Degree

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.

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
Gender Diversity of Master's Degrees in Geophysics & Seismology

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Geophysics & Seismology Master's Degree Students

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.

There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Geophysics & Seismology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

University of Houston

Houston, TX

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.

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

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.

#4

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

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.

#13

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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.

#14

Brown University

Providence, RI

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.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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