# University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Las Vegas, NV. IPEDS 182281, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,963
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,278 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,298 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,175

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,278 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,526 | $39,561 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,537 | $39,612 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $10,606 | $49,212 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,513 | $62,700 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $15,905 | $73,799 | 4.7 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $52,278 | $16,298 | $10,359 | 51% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $112,260 NV, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $84,910 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $99,890 NV, $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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