Compare 47 Geochemistry. programs in the West. Average earnings: $47,661.
The highest-earning Geochemistry program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $17K earnings gap across 47 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of California-Berkeley's Geochemistry program leads with graduates earning $68,030, followed closely by UC Davis at $67,743. But California State University-Fullerton proves the point—its program delivers $65,717 with 87% acceptance, demonstrating that strong outcomes don't require exclusive admissions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow $11,069 and face just a 3.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $68,030
Strong outcomes with 87% acceptance
3.8% payment burden | Excellent
7.6% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $68,030 | 21 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $67,743 | 29 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $65,717 | 38 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Good | |
| #4 | $65,131 | 18 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Good | |
| #5 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $62,441 | 14 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #6 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | $58,151 | 13 | $18,389 | Excellent | $21,062 | Manageable |
| #7 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $57,705 | 62 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #8 | $57,317 | 52 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $57,152 | 14 | $22,578 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | $56,645 | 66 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $56,607 | 12 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Good | |
| #12 | University Of WyomingPublic | $54,419 | 43 | $18,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable |
| #13 | $54,347 | 29 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #14 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $54,008 | 42 | $21,221 | Good | $28,923 | Challenging |
| #15 | $53,588 | 116 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $53,307 | 30 | $20,500 | Good | $18,859 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $52,921 | 18 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $52,768 | 36 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $50,856 | 12 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $50,446 | 14 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $50,439 | 5 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $50,027 | 102 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #23 | University Of IdahoPublic | $50,021 | 11 | $21,982 | Good | $21,162 | Challenging |
| #24 | $49,598 | 11 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #25 | University Of UtahPublic | $49,446 | 35 | $19,000 | Good | $18,886 | Challenging |
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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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