Geophysics and Seismology Degree

The study of Geophysics and Seismology is a field in natural science that is focused on the physical properties and physical processes associated with the Earth. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer geophysics and seismology degrees.

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Also known as New Mexico Tech

705 Gurley Ave., Gallup, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public institution located in Socorro, NM and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at New Mexico Tech.

Areas of study available at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology include but are not limited to:

• Engineering
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 23 to 28 on the ACT or 1110 to 1340 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Approximately 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 75% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at New Mexico Tech are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,000. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students can take a look at the school's primary web portal at www.nmt.edu to see additional information about the school's academic offerings and student qualifications.

Students Enrolled in the Geophysics and Seismology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Description

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).