Associate's Degree
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee · See Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences nationally
Poor return
$-23,112 over 10 years
For graduates of Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Associate's | $47,395 | $25,000 | -49% | Poor return |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | Associate's | $79,103 | $16,625 | +1,679% | Strong return |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Associate's | $81,480 | $15,000 | +1,411% | Strong return |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Associate's | $74,453 | — | +992% | Strong return |
| 4 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | Associate's | $60,999 | — | +873% | Strong return |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | Associate's | $82,224 | $25,648 | +743% | Strong return |
| 6 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Associate's | $63,830 | — | +733% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | Associate's | $67,486 | — | +707% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | Associate's | $71,246 | $14,916 | +673% | Strong return |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | Associate's | $82,224 | $25,648 | +668% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Associate's | $71,082 | $18,960 | +665% | Strong return |
Other majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $101,926 | $17,066 | +1,189% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $99,479 | $21,565 | +1,089% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $149,644 | $40,816 | +1,053% | Strong return |
| Nuclear Engineering | Associate's | $94,044 | $22,500 | +963% | Strong return |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Associate's | $93,023 | $22,200 | +943% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Certificate | $133,752 | $31,504 | +916% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $90,860 | $23,250 | +888% | Strong return |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate's | $89,398 | $21,295 | +871% | Strong return |
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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.