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Bachelor's-17% vs national median40 grads tracked

Geological/Geophysical Engineering at University of Michigan

Ranked 7th of 7 bachelor's programs in Geological/Geophysical Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,215
middle 50%: $25,237 – $45,075
Median · 5 years out
$74,110
middle 50%: $51,694 – $97,592
Median · 10 years out
$81,295
middle 50%: $68,363 – $117,024

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Geological/Geophysical Engineering (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Michigan's bachelor's program in Geological/Geophysical Engineering earn a median $36,215 one year after graduating, rising to $81,295 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $89,177 for this field, ranking 7th of 7 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,698 total interest

Same major at other universities

Colorado School of Mines
$91,128 · 5 yrs out
Montana Technological University
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$85,454 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$78,709 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$77,273 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Michigan

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$240,526 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$205,113 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$205,113 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$193,286 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$162,338 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,020 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$148,552 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$144,865 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$139,695 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$137,498 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$137,470 · 5 yrs out

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