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

Greeley, CO. IPEDS 127741, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,954
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,989 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (4 colleges, $59,221): -$1,232
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,464

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,989 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,695 | $54,842 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,290 | $57,413 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,038 | $69,284 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,441 | $79,665 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,306 | $105,002 | 6.0 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $71,631 | $26,028 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $60,453 | $25,000 | $25,346 | 74% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $57,989 | $26,000 | $17,760 | 51% |
| Fort Lewis College | $56,304 | not reported | $17,296 | 36% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Greeley, CO, $152,730 CO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $89,840 Greeley, CO, $114,410 CO, $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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