Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 38 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $66,922 | $71,416 | #24 | $38,637 |
| 39 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $66,845 | $61,483 | #63 | $29,724 |
| 40 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $66,845 | $61,483 | #64 | $29,724 |
| 41 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $66,798 | $79,026 | #7 | $36,382 |
| 42 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $66,788 | $60,773 | #70 | $30,759 |
| 43 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $66,157 | $70,416 | #26 | — |
| 44 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $66,142 | $80,251 | #6 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,382 one year after graduating and $66,798 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, West Virginia University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,719.
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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.