Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Idaho

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Idaho (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Brigham Young University-Idaho$56,607
Boise State University$31,701$47,824$27,2990.86
National Median$39,678$24,7570.62

Other Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Programs in Idaho

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Idaho schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Boise State University
Boise
$8,782$31,701$27,299

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Brigham Young University-Idaho, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.