Bachelor's+3% vs national median157 grads tracked
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Ranked 48th of 160 bachelor's programs in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,901
middle 50%: $29,676 – $51,984
Median · 5 years out
$64,333
middle 50%: $46,373 – $79,550
Median · 10 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $58,734 – $93,187
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences graduates earn $39k in their first year. Median earnings reach $73k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,075 total interest
Same major at other universities
Central Connecticut State University
$65,410 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$65,048 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$64,899 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$64,845 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$64,746 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$64,338 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$64,159 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$64,036 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$63,991 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Kansas City
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
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$141,539 · 5 yrs out
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$122,053 · 5 yrs out
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$120,228 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
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$114,196 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,955 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$103,131 · 5 yrs out
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$102,996 · 5 yrs out
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$102,480 · 5 yrs out
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$102,000 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$94,656 · 5 yrs out