Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 81 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $59,252 | $63,531 | #49 | $47,352 |
| 82 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $58,891 | $53,587 | #113 | $35,509 |
| 83 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $58,840 | $59,823 | #75 | — |
| 84 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $58,771 | $61,154 | #67 | $43,068 |
| 85 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $58,472 | $53,782 | #112 | — |
| 86 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $58,164 | $61,327 | #65 | — |
| 87 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $58,045 | $53,465 | #114 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,068 one year after graduating and $58,771 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.