Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Arizona by ROI
Colleges in Arizona ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Arizona
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$211,076
Across Arizona programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,019
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Arizona
Grad rate: 66.9% |
-$43,952 | $47,266 | $28,543 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate: 58.0% |
-$378,200 | $30,474 | $29,495 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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