# Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS 159391, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,218
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,493 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,040

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,493 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,056 | $56,924 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,696 | $68,435 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,223 | $88,172 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,878 | $104,108 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,489 | $115,492 | 3.3 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $67,493 | $19,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| University of New Orleans | $48,987 | not reported | $12,384 | 38% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $125,000 Baton Rouge, LA, $115,950 LA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $76,640 Baton Rouge, LA, $91,560 LA, $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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