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Associate's Degree

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · See Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences nationally

Strong return
+$113,284 over 10 years

For graduates of Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Temple University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

3.3 yrs
Break-even
+201%
10-year ROI
$61,968
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster'sNot enough data
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesCertificateNot enough data
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesAssociate's$61,968+201%Strong return
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Associate's$79,103$16,625+1,679%Strong return
2California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Associate's$81,480$15,000+1,411%Strong return
3University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Associate's$74,453+992%Strong return
4Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID
Associate's$60,999+873%Strong return
5Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA
Associate's$82,224$25,648+743%Strong return
6Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Associate's$63,830+733%Strong return
7University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Associate's$67,486+707%Strong return
8University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
Associate's$71,246$14,916+673%Strong return
9Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA
Associate's$82,224$25,648+668%Strong return
10University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
Associate's$71,082$18,960+665%Strong return

Other majors at Temple University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's$132,363+1,449%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$104,762$25,000+812%Strong return
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsAssociate's$103,049$24,187+790%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$102,736$26,500+774%Strong return
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationCertificate$142,319$37,499+670%Strong return
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's$88,195+666%Strong return
InsuranceAssociate's$94,228$24,750+653%Strong return
Finance and Financial Management ServicesCertificate$128,328+639%Strong return

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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Temple University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.