Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Florida Compares for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
All 138 colleges reporting geological and earth sciences/geosciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $85,207 | $95,667 | #1 | — |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $83,481 | $84,876 | #2 | $42,062 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #3 | $53,908 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #4 | $53,908 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #5 | $53,908 |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $79,143 | $72,015 | #16 | — |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $74,594 | $75,840 | #10 | $44,585 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $74,591 | $75,837 | #11 | $49,727 |
| 9 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $73,647 | $67,014 | #30 | $41,351 |
| 10 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $73,418 | $66,806 | #33 | — |
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| 17 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $70,106 | $61,531 | #60 | $47,045 |
| 18 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $70,106 | $61,531 | #61 | $47,045 |
| 19 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $69,989 | $63,685 | #47 | — |
| 20 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $69,943 | $74,445 | #13 | $40,691 |
| 21 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $69,943 | $74,445 | #14 | $40,691 |
| 22 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $69,610 | $62,671 | #51 | — |
| 23 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $69,610 | $62,671 | #52 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,691 one year after graduating and $69,943 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, University of Florida ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,737.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.