Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian 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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| 113 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $53,381 | $56,966 | #100 | $41,156 |
| 114 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $53,371 | $48,564 | #134 | $29,476 |
| 115 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $53,272 | $52,339 | #120 | — |
| 116 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $53,269 | $57,165 | #97 | $35,021 |
| 117 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $53,247 | $57,142 | #98 | $37,717 |
| 118 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $52,378 | $53,269 | #115 | $28,040 |
| 119 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $52,278 | $54,259 | #108 | $41,963 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,021 one year after graduating and $53,269 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,291.
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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.