Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 74 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $60,075 | $61,097 | #68 | $43,112 |
| 75 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $60,027 | $57,133 | #99 | — |
| 76 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $59,969 | $54,607 | #106 | — |
| 77 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $59,841 | $56,956 | #101 | $39,696 |
| 78 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $59,677 | $54,302 | #107 | $22,998 |
| 79 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $59,558 | $63,557 | #48 | $38,478 |
| 80 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $59,424 | $52,329 | #121 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,696 one year after graduating and $59,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.