Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana 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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| 125 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $50,824 | $54,237 | #109 | $39,321 |
| 126 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $50,202 | $54,840 | #105 | $30,101 |
| 127 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $49,730 | $58,603 | #81 | $31,087 |
| 128 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $49,241 | $53,788 | #111 | $29,030 |
| 129 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $48,987 | $56,706 | #103 | — |
| 130 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $48,191 | $51,671 | #124 | $34,481 |
| 131 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $48,069 | $51,741 | #123 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,030 one year after graduating and $49,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Montana State University ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,064.
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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.