# University at Buffalo: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196088, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,696
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,841 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NY: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $60,027): -$186
- Versus the U.S. median: -$612

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,841 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,668 | $62,192 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,585 | $70,320 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,262 | $90,151 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $24,117 | $102,256 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $28,079 | $119,055 | 4.7 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Oswego | $64,634 | $27,000 | $16,236 | 60% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $64,410 | not reported | $19,158 | 69% |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $62,004 | not reported | $13,624 | 45% |
| State University of New York at Cortland | $60,027 | not reported | $22,345 | 68% |
| University at Buffalo | $59,841 | $23,250 | $20,995 | 75% |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | $55,018 | $24,275 | $18,211 | 72% |
| Binghamton University | $53,761 | not reported | $21,620 | 82% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $139,570 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $81,710 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $86,410 NY, $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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