# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Monaca, PA. IPEDS 214698, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-beaver/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,908
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,092 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (12 colleges, $57,502): +$23,590
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,639

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,092 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,228 | $39,311 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,366 | $35,639 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,831 | $67,440 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,143 | $73,029 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,285 | $94,934 | 2.1 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $81,092 | $26,000 | $17,418 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $81,092 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Lehigh University | $72,978 | $19,707 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $60,075 | $29,725 | $15,699 | 55% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $57,549 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $57,456 | $26,000 | $15,350 | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $57,456 | $26,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $57,456 | $26,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $56,402 | $27,937 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $56,380 | not reported | $16,804 | 56% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $52,378 | $26,334 | $21,331 | 54% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Pittsburgh, PA, $137,900 PA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $76,410 Pittsburgh, PA, $84,180 PA, $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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