Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Old Dominion 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 101 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $56,402 | $57,361 | #93 | $41,094 |
| 102 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $56,380 | $57,339 | #94 | $34,617 |
| 103 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $56,304 | $52,655 | #117 | — |
| 104 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $56,255 | $51,225 | #125 | — |
| 105 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $55,954 | $56,889 | #102 | — |
| 106 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $55,018 | $52,366 | #119 | $27,395 |
| 107 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,995 | $57,416 | #92 | $31,701 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,255 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190).
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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.