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 12 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.
University Of Houston earned the #1 spot for highest-paid geological and earth sciences graduates in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of about $71,224 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in geological and earth sciences will find them at Sam Houston State University, which ranked #2. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,612.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #3 place for geological and earth sciences. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station typically earn about $72,906 annually.
A rank of #4 makes The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a public institution. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin make a median of around $55,699 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Texas Tech University one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from Texas Tech University make a median of around $57,013 per year.
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #6 spot for geological and earth sciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of University Of Houston Downtown earn a median of about $50,894 a year early in their careers.
Tarleton State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from Tarleton State University typically earn about $50,021 annually.
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #8 position for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $61,340 per year.
University Of Arizona landed the #9 spot for geological and earth sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,461.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #10 position for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,304.
The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #11 position for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $53,275 annually.
Northern Arizona University came in at #12 for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University make a median of around $51,211 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 12 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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