Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$6,823
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,264
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$164,701 | $57,077 | $24,781 | $27,937 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 55.3% |
+$137,965 | $56,451 | $28,876 | $26,334 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$736 | $47,475 | $27,559 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
-$40,276 | $47,946 | $39,799 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$67,364 | $46,087 | $28,501 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$71,312 | $46,087 | $29,488 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$77,380 | $43,412 | $26,405 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$100,188 | $46,087 | $36,707 | $26,000 | 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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