Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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 | — |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 | $66,209 | #29 of 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 | $77,955 | #326 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,755 | $58,884 | #22 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 | $49,749 | #39 of 275 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 | $58,140 | #89 of 126 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,292 | $45,110 | #126 of 271 |
| Biology | $64,910 | $33,417 | #186 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 | $37,240 | #253 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 | $34,181 | #286 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,543 | $32,408 | #542 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,908 one year after graduating and $81,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,648.
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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.