# University of Arizona: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,617
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,387 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,934

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,387 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,353 | $57,284 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 3.6 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $63,387 | $26,000 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $60,402 | $22,000 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $123,010 Tucson, AZ, $124,920 AZ, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $90,700 Tucson, AZ, $85,190 AZ, $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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