Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Georgia by ROI
Colleges in Georgia 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 Georgia
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$417
Across Georgia programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,509
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of West Georgia
Grad rate: 43.0% |
+$212,999 | $59,072 | $23,504 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Georgia Southern University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
+$6,128 | $47,219 | $24,563 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
-$72,844 | $43,845 | $27,436 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Georgia State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$144,615 | $41,865 | $26,535 | $26,500 | 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.
Find Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees by State
Browse Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.