Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina • Master's
Median Earnings
$41,030
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,030
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
National Average
$63,291
All schools, same program
School Average
$59,265
All programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
7
Completers (IPEDS)
212
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,030
Median Earnings
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $135,393 | — |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $122,038 | — |
| University of Houston | $110,726 | $34,875 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $85,687 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $83,288 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $81,702 | — |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $76,460 | $20,500 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $71,403 | $32,799 |
| East Carolina University | $68,003 | — |
| University of Arizona | $65,268 | — |
Other Programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,887 | $44,143 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $125,398 | $113,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $124,913 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,833 | $62,452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,813 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $111,528 | $30,442 |
| International Business | $109,100 | $41,000 |
| Medicine | $106,839 | $210,899 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $94,883 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $92,294 | $41,000 |
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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.