by our College Data Analytics Team
[Geological And Earth Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their geological and earth sciences graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find where geological and earth sciences graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send geological and earth sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in geological and earth sciences, no school beat Brigham Young University Idaho this year. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of about $60,999 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Idaho State University one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of about $54,944 a year early in their careers.
University Of Idaho produces some of the highest-paid graduates in geological and earth sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,021.
Students chasing top earnings in geological and earth sciences will find them at Boise State University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,595.
This ranking is produced 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 · 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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