# Missouri State University-Springfield: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,481
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,191 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,262

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,191 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 7.0 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $59,252 | not reported | $16,298 | 64% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $48,191 | $28,000 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $97,470 Springfield, MO, $129,410 MO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $58,660 Springfield, MO, $83,390 MO, $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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