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Bachelor's-13% vs national median191 grads tracked

Geological/Geophysical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Ranked 6th of 7 bachelor's programs in Geological/Geophysical Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$59,372
middle 50%: $41,902 – $72,708
Median · 5 years out
$77,273
middle 50%: $65,229 – $93,823
Median · 10 years out
$92,424
middle 50%: $60,219 – $125,625

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 Missouri University of Science and Technology's bachelor's program in Geological/Geophysical Engineering earn a median $59,372 one year after graduating, rising to $92,424 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $89,177 for this field, ranking 6th 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?

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

Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,742 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
University of Michigan
$74,110 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Engineering (Doctorate)
$127,359 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$119,308 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$119,111 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$116,111 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,540 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,678 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$104,398 · 5 yrs out
Metallurgical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,619 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$100,427 · 5 yrs out
Nuclear Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,617 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,270 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,926 · 5 yrs out

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