Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering
Graduate Programs at Colorado School of Mines

PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

We are the Department of Geophysics. We have two primary–and–separate graduate programs: Geophysics, and Geophysical Engineering.You want to solve problems related to the subsurface, resources and phenomena of Earth and other planets. You want to gain a better understanding of the natural world while advancing your career. Mines’ Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering program will let you do just that. With small class sizes and a close-knit learning environment, students gain an interdisciplinary education in subjects such as geological, mathematical and physical theory, in addition to exploring theoretical and practical aspects of various geophysical methodologies.

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3 geophysics-
specific student
groups

money

$103,400 average
starting salary
(master’s)

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Weekly lecture series
with distinguished
speakers

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Requirements and Costs

Master’s Thesis

Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
Resume/CV
Applicants must submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation and transcripts
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

Master’s Non-Thesis

Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
Resume/CV
Applicants that are NOT current Mines students must submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation
Transcripts
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

Doctorate

Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
Resume/CV
Applicants must submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation and transcripts
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

*Due to Covid-19, students applying for spring 2021 and fall 2021 are not required to submit GRE scores for all degree levels.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Thesis

24 credit hours coursework
6 credit hours Dissertation

Non-Thesis

30 credit hours coursework

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

72 credit hours beyond bachelor’s degree
Thesis, dissertation
Practical teaching experience
PhD qualifying examination
Fluency in language other than English

VIEW CATALOG

	Colorado Resident	Out-of-State Student
Tuition**	$16,650	$37,350
Fees*	$2,412	$2,412
Room & Board	$16,700	$16,700
Books & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500
Misc. Expenses	$1,800	$1,800
Transportation	$1,300	$1,300
Total	$40,362	$61,062
**Cost per credit hour	$925	$2,075

*Allowance for fees based on mandatory fees charged to all students. Does not include fees for orientation, library, yearbook, refrigerator rental, voice messaging, etc.

At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.