# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,825
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,715 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,700 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$262

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,715 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,642 | $27,564 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 5.0 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $63,893 | $27,219 | $18,743 | 65% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $60,715 | $21,700 | $16,778 | 85% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $143,290 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $136,450 MN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $83,100 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $80,540 MN, $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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