Colorado School Of Mines

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.E. - Geophysical Engineer; M.S.- Geophysics; M.S.- Geophysical Engineering, Ph.D.- Geophysics; Ph.D.- Geophysical Engineering, Professional Degree-Geophysics

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Geophysics at CSM is the largest department in the U.S. specializing in applied geophysical research and education. Even so, students receive individualized attention in a close-knit environment. Graduates from the program find employment in the resource industry with major oil companies, contractors involved in seismic and borehole logging surveys, and mineral exploration. They also find employment in the emerging engineering and geotechnical industries with positions offered by government agencies and the myriad of small contracting firms specializing in shallow subsurface characterization for environmental, water management, and civil engineering applications.

Accreditation:

Colorado School of Mines is accredited through the doctoral degree by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Schools of Engineering and Technology

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999