Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Washington by ROI
Colleges in Washington 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 Washington
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$71,104
Across Washington programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,580
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Washington University
Grad rate: 48.4% |
+$60,872 | $49,598 | $22,772 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Grad rate: 68.5% |
-$67,803 | $44,886 | $24,462 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Washington State University
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$82,025 | $44,880 | $27,176 | $22,905 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$91,083 | $44,886 | $30,282 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Pacific Lutheran University
Grad rate: 71.4% |
-$94,524 | $49,858 | $62,921 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Central Washington University
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$96,072 | $42,226 | $25,148 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Western Washington University
Grad rate: 65.5% |
-$127,093 | $43,072 | $28,305 | $26,158 | 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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