Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Weber State University

Weber State's geosciences graduates earn $47,998 in their first year—a figure that places them near the top nationally but slightly below the Utah median of $48,722. With estimated debt around $24,757 based on comparable bachelor's programs, the 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment: graduates would owe roughly half their annual salary, which translates to monthly payments that shouldn't overwhelm an entry-level geoscientist's budget.

The earnings gap between Weber State ($47,998) and the University of Utah ($49,446) is minimal—less than $1,500 annually. This matters because geosciences programs vary significantly in their focus and industry connections. Weber State's strong performance against the national median ($39,678) indicates their program likely connects students effectively with Utah's natural resources sector, where demand for geological expertise in mining, oil and gas, and environmental consulting drives competitive starting salaries.

The practical calculation is straightforward: if your student can complete this degree near the estimated debt level and wants to work in Utah's resource industries, the numbers work. The caveat is that these debt figures come from peer institutions rather than Weber State's actual graduates in this program, so individual outcomes will depend heavily on scholarship aid and time-to-degree. Request Weber State's graduation rate for this specific major and average financial aid packages before committing.