Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Carleton College is a prestigious liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota, known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant campus life. The Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences program offers a solid foundation in earth sciences, but with a negative lifetime value and a long debt payoff period, graduates may face challenges in financial viability despite a modest starting salary.

Lifetime Value
$-85,223

Warning: It's better to just get ANY job than to join this program!

This program has a negative lifetime value - that means that your salary won't go up enough to cover the costs + debt of going!

Position

Geology

Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Starting Salary

$ 27,700

Cost per year

$ 30,838

Graduation Rate

93.1 %

Acceptance Rate

16.6 %

Program Length

4 Years

Payback Period

Forever - Not Worth It