Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in North Carolina by ROI
Colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$57,643
Across North Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,053
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$65,052 | $51,876 | $25,613 | $22,234 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$62,772 | $45,799 | $25,913 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Appalachian State University
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$64,007 | $44,873 | $22,654 | $22,853 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Grad rate: 68.8% |
-$168,846 | $39,645 | $22,034 | $24,897 | 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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