Cheapest Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Colleges in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Geological and Earth Sciences programs show a dramatic $15,630 cost difference between the most affordable public option at UW-Parkside ($10,044 net price) and the most expensive private college. UW-Madison stands out with geology graduates earning $53,358 annually, reflecting strong connections to Wisconsin's mineral extraction industry and environmental consulting firms serving the state's paper mills and manufacturing sectors. The University of Wisconsin system dominates affordable options, with eight campuses offering geology programs under $17,000 net cost. Private colleges like Lawrence University and Saint Norbert command significantly higher prices but maintain graduation rates above 73 percent.

Programs

$10,044 – $25,674

Net Price Range

$39,255

Avg. Program Earnings

61.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, Wisconsin	$10,044	$7,855	39.8%	72.8%
2	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, Wisconsin	$12,878	$8,342	53.1%	89.6%
3	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin	$13,726	$8,834	56.0%	89.1%
4	University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	$14,714	$8,606	60.9%	84.5%
5	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$14,761	$8,212	57.9%	88.5%
6	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
7	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
8	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin	$16,948	$9,277	67.6%	76.6%
9	Northland College Ashland, Wisconsin	$20,780	$42,491	43.3%	68.4%
10	Beloit College Beloit, Wisconsin	$21,924	$58,554	67.2%	65.9%
11	Lawrence University Appleton, Wisconsin	$24,563	$55,461	76.4%	72.3%
12	Saint Norbert College De Pere, Wisconsin	$25,674	$44,432	73.6%	83.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UW-Parkside the most affordable geology program in Wisconsin?

UW-Parkside charges just $10,044 net price for geology students, nearly $3,000 less than the next cheapest option. The school maintains a 72.83% acceptance rate with graduates carrying $21,120 in average debt.

How do earnings compare between Wisconsin geology programs?

UW-Madison geology graduates earn $53,358 annually, compared to $31,127 at UW-Eau Claire, showing a $22,231 difference. UW-Milwaukee falls between these at $33,281 in average earnings for geology degree holders.

Is there a significant cost gap between public and private geology programs?

Public Wisconsin geology programs range from $10,044 to $16,948 net price, while private colleges start at $20,780. The gap reaches $15,630 between UW-Parkside and Saint Norbert College, the most expensive option at $25,674.

Which Wisconsin geology programs have the highest graduation rates?

UW-Madison leads with an 89.30% graduation rate, followed by Lawrence University at 76.40%. Among more affordable options, UW-Eau Claire achieves 67.60% graduation rates while maintaining a $16,948 net price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.