# Rutgers University-New Brunswick: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

New Brunswick, NJ. IPEDS 186380, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,045
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,106 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,830 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (3 colleges, $70,106): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,653

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,106 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,343 | $68,477 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,210 | $67,920 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,282 | $76,602 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,106 | $105,194 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $35,016 | $146,717 | 4.4 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $70,106 | $24,830 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $70,106 | $24,830 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Montclair State University | $65,826 | $25,000 | $15,566 | 65% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $180,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $207,030 NJ, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $90,810 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $88,500 NJ, $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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