# Georgia State University: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139940, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-state-university/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,375
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,111 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $50,864): -$3,753
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,342

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,111 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,787 | $61,352 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,430 | $64,214 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,656 | $74,119 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,390 | $86,286 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,305 | $90,357 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Geology / Earth Science at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Georgia | $60,355 | $25,500 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Columbus State University | $50,864 | not reported | $13,115 | 42% |
| Georgia State University | $47,111 | $26,500 | $15,931 | 53% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $70,180 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $73,920 GA, $101,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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