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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their geological and earth sciences graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their geological and earth sciences graduates.
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Below are the schools whose geological and earth sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Kean University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Kean University earn a median of about $56,295 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,045.
A rank of #3 makes Rutgers University Newark one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Rutgers University Newark is a public school located in the city of Newark. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,045.
Montclair State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in geological and earth sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from Montclair State University typically earn about $43,985 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their geological and earth sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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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