Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University 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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| 44 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $66,142 | $80,251 | #6 | — |
| 45 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $65,826 | $57,774 | #90 | $43,985 |
| 46 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $65,294 | $66,385 | #37 | $42,788 |
| 47 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $65,204 | $68,587 | #29 | $50,150 |
| 48 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $64,634 | $61,518 | #62 | — |
| 49 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $64,499 | $58,690 | #80 | $43,362 |
| 50 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $64,410 | $61,305 | #66 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,150 one year after graduating and $65,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Iowa State University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,781.
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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.