Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 14% 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 James Madison 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 120 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $52,219 | $45,984 | #136 | — |
| 121 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $52,098 | $52,968 | #116 | — |
| 122 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $52,007 | $52,313 | #122 | — |
| 123 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $51,500 | $46,895 | #135 | $48,118 |
| 124 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $50,864 | $52,655 | #118 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,118 one year after graduating and $51,500 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, James Madison University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.