Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Akron Main Campus 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 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Akron Main Campus 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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| 107 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,995 | $57,416 | #92 | $31,701 |
| 108 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $53,987 | $49,656 | #127 | — |
| 109 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $53,761 | $51,169 | #126 | — |
| 110 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $53,594 | $57,193 | #96 | $39,678 |
| 111 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $53,479 | $58,420 | #87 | — |
| 112 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $53,441 | $48,663 | #133 | — |
| 113 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $53,381 | $56,966 | #100 | $41,156 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Akron Main Campus geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,678 one year after graduating and $53,594 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Akron Main Campus rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, University of Akron Main Campus ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at University of Akron Main Campus 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 $24,000.
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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.