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

Tampa, FL. IPEDS 137351, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,565
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,472 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,002 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in FL: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Geology / Earth Science at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | $69,943 | $24,757 | $6,541 | 91% |
| Florida State University | $66,157 | not reported | $11,297 | 86% |
| University of South Florida | $60,472 | $24,002 | $9,812 | 77% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $130,010 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $112,220 FL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $95,140 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $95,140 FL, $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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