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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences bachelor's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

12Programs reporting earnings

$59,558Median year-4 earnings

$19,500Median federal debt

12Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville · $19,500 federal debt$66,922 2Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $19,500 federal debt$66,922 3Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster · $19,500 federal debt$66,922 4Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton · $19,500 federal debt$66,922 5Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe · $19,500 federal debt$66,922 6Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville · $19,500 federal debt$66,922 7Miami University-OxfordOxford · $20,862 federal debt$59,558 8University of Akron Main CampusAkron · $27,000 federal debt$53,594 9Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · $26,000 federal debt$53,381 10Wright State University-Main CampusDayton · $25,500 federal debt$50,824

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $137,170
Middle 50% wage range: $105,020–$168,600
State employment: 1,560
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $78,720–$217,760

25-1051Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $94,890
Middle 50% wage range: $77,960–$122,070
State employment: 150
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $64,340–$158,860

19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

State median wage: $81,220
Middle 50% wage range: $60,820–$100,860
State employment: 410
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $55,990–$130,690

19-2043Hydrologists

State median wage: $98,200
Middle 50% wage range: $74,650–$108,100
State employment: 390
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $60,800–$131,100

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,910
Middle 50% wage range: $62,210–$102,030
State employment: 700
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $49,200–$128,310

19-4044Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $52,120
Middle 50% wage range: $37,790–$74,900
State employment: 80
Projected growth: -1.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $29,590–$82,280

19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $48,890
Middle 50% wage range: $41,670–$63,690
State employment: 130
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $37,440–$107,440

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus	Zanesville	$66,922	$19,500
2	Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	$66,922	$19,500
3	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus	Lancaster	$66,922	$19,500
4	Ohio University-Southern Campus	Ironton	$66,922	$19,500
5	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus	Chillicothe	$66,922	$19,500
6	Ohio University-Eastern Campus	Saint Clairsville	$66,922	$19,500
7	Miami University-Oxford	Oxford	$59,558	$20,862
8	University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	$53,594	$27,000
9	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus	$53,381	$26,000
10	Wright State University-Main Campus	Dayton	$50,824	$25,500
11	Kent State University at Kent	Kent	$46,171	$27,000
12	Kent State University at Stark	North Canton	$46,171	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences in Ohio

What do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?

Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,558 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $19,500 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.