Compare 12 Geochemistry. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $54,089.
With top graduates earning $69,558, Geochemistry stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $15K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus leads with Geochemistry graduates earning $69,558, well above the $54,089 average across Pennsylvania's 12 programs. Lehigh University follows at $61,020, while Slippery Rock University proves regional publics compete at $58,597—demonstrating that program quality varies independently of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Lafayette College graduates face just a 6.3% payment burden with 'Excellent' affordability, while Penn State students borrow $25,000 but maintain a 7.3% burden thanks to strong earnings. For families including parent loans, Slippery Rock leads with 19.8% total burden.
Highest program earnings: $69,558
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
6.3% payment burden | Excellent
19.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,558 | 155 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $61,020 | 19 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | High |
| #3 | $58,597 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $23,528 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $57,318 | 9 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #5 | $56,451 | 12 | $26,000 | Good | $26,389 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $54,932 | 10 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Temple UniversityPublic | $53,304 | 19 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #8 | $52,290 | 28 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $51,805 | 83 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #10 | $47,967 | 9 | $23,725 | Manageable | $17,794 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $43,141 | 53 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,233 | High | |
| #12 | $42,682 | 6 | $23,507 | Manageable | $29,193 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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