# Wright State University: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Dayton, OH. IPEDS 206604, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wright-state-university-main-campus/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,321
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,824 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 10 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (12 colleges, $63,240): -$12,416
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,629

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,824 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,952 | $53,186 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,631 | $51,758 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,501 | $64,529 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,734 | $83,366 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,720 | $92,204 | 6.0 years |

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

## Geology / Earth Science at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $66,922 | $19,500 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $66,922 | $19,500 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $66,922 | $19,500 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $66,922 | $19,500 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $66,922 | $19,500 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $66,922 | $19,500 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $59,558 | $20,862 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $53,594 | $27,000 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Ohio State University | $53,381 | $26,000 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Wright State University | $50,824 | $25,500 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $46,171 | $27,000 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $46,171 | $27,000 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $134,800 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $81,350 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $81,220 OH, $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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