by our College Data Analytics Team
[Geological And Earth Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find where geological and earth sciences graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose geological and earth sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Akron Main Campus the top school for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings in Ohio. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Akron. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of about $60,028 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,483.
Wright State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools. Wright State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Dayton. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from Wright State University Main Campus make a median of around $53,092 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Miami University Oxford one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Miami University Oxford is a public school located in the town of Oxford. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from Miami University Oxford make a median of around $53,128 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in geological and earth sciences will find them at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #5. Kent State University At Kent is a public school located in the suburb of Kent. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of about $47,238 a year early in their careers.
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for geological and earth sciences salaries this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus typically earn about $38,637 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries geological and earth sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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