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

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209807, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/portland-state-university/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,831
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,932 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,125 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,521

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,932 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,655 | $33,835 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $7,752 | $34,264 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $8,981 | $39,696 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $12,993 | $57,429 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,112 | $84,475 | 4.0 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | $57,932 | $24,125 | $9,552 | 53% |
| University of Oregon | $52,007 | $29,145 | $22,182 | 72% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $165,200 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $143,120 OR, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $105,020 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $98,110 OR, $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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