Best Geological/Geophysical Engineering Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$338,039
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,342
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate: 89.3% |
WI | +$449,200 | $70,014 | $27,770 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Nevada-Reno
Grad rate: 62.1% |
NV | +$323,892 | $63,135 | $24,702 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Colorado School of Mines
Grad rate: 80.5% |
CO | +$241,026 | $63,585 | $38,556 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Geological/Geophysical Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Geological/Geophysical Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.