Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Ohio by ROI
Colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$173,172
Across Ohio programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,738
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Akron Main Campus
Grad rate: 48.0% |
-$38,790 | $46,794 | $24,555 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$159,420 | $41,648 | $29,320 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Miami University-Oxford
Grad rate: 81.3% |
-$188,295 | $41,437 | $37,218 | $20,862 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 44.8% |
-$218,125 | $37,466 | $23,255 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Kent State University at Kent
Grad rate: 65.1% |
-$261,230 | $36,630 | $29,345 | $27,000 | 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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