Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

About Geophysics and Seismology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.

For all the 234 degrees granted in Geophysics and Seismology annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 65 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 37% percent identify as women and 63% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Geophysics and Seismology, Texas has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Geophysics and Seismology is $44,800.

Popularity of Geophysics and Seismology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Geophysics and Seismology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0HIAKFLSCGAALNCTNRICTMAMENHVTNYNJPADEMDWVKYOHMIWYMTIDWATXCAAZNVUTCONMORNDSDNEIAMSINILMNWIMOAROKKSLAVA
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0Simplemaps.comBuilt with SimpleMaps
Less Popular
More Popular

Careers

For Geophysics and Seismology majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Natural Sciences Managers, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Geophysics and Seismology graduates may land a top paying job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geophysics and Seismology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geophysics and Seismology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
65
Female Students
24 (36%)
Male Students
41 (63%)
White (38, 58%)
U.S. Nonresident (12, 18%)
Hispanic or Latino (9, 14%)
Asian (2, 3%)
Black or African American (2, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen