Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$34,704
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$34,704
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
National Average
$44,050
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
444
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,781
Median Debt
0.71
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$207/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$34,704
Median Earnings
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $68,030 | — |
| University of California-Davis | $67,743 | $16,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $67,483 | $24,250 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $65,717 | $16,625 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $65,131 | $15,000 |
| Union College | $63,040 | — |
| Winona State University | $62,770 | $26,500 |
| Sam Houston State University | $62,670 | — |
| Brigham Young University | $62,441 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $62,069 | $16,993 |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.