Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Michigan by ROI
Colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$90,278
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,284
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
-$26,035 | $48,820 | $30,528 | $29,869 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
-$40,471 | $47,852 | $33,345 | $17,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Wayne State University
Grad rate: 58.3% |
-$132,236 | $40,747 | $26,794 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Central Michigan University
Grad rate: 61.8% |
-$162,370 | $41,268 | $26,470 | $31,000 | 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.
Find Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees by State
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