Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Texas by ROI
Colleges in Texas 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 Texas
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$620,709
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,570
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Houston
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$905,808 | $89,796 | $25,056 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$335,610 | $61,989 | $32,085 | N/A | 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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