# James Madison University: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,118
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,500 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,375 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Geology / Earth Science at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $59,969 | not reported | $24,953 | 86% |
| Old Dominion University | $56,255 | not reported | $14,638 | 46% |
| George Mason University | $53,441 | not reported | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $51,500 | $22,375 | $23,322 | 80% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $150,570 VA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $74,450 Harrisonburg, VA, $88,390 VA, $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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