Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,446
95th percentile (60th in UT)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Utah graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Utah graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all geological and earth sciences/geosciences bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Utah$49,446
Weber State University$47,998
National Median$39,678$24,7570.62

Other Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Programs in Utah

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Weber State University
Ogden
$6,391$47,998

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 University of Utah, approximately 20% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.