# Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/geology-earth-science

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $60,453 across 137 colleges (middle half $56,255–$66,922); median federal debt $24,864
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Geosciences: median $64,435 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists And Hydrologists, Except Geographers | 20% | not reported | — |
| Teaching Assistants | 4% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Environmental Scientists And Specialists, Including Health | 4% | $82,220 | 6.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 4% | $116,580 | 5.1% |
| Management Analysts | 3% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 3% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Water And Wastewater Treatment Plant And System Operators | 3% | $60,020 | -5.7% |
| Project Management Specialists | 3% | $102,320 | 6.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $69,989 (13) | — |
| CO | $59,221 (4) | — |
| CT | $69,610 (6) | — |
| FL | $66,157 (3) | — |
| GA | $50,864 (3) | — |
| IL | $61,206 (3) | — |
| MI | $58,164 (7) | — |
| NC | $56,842 (4) | — |
| NJ | $70,106 (3) | — |
| NY | $60,027 (7) | — |
| OH | $63,240 (12) | — |
| PA | $57,502 (12) | — |
| TN | $53,479 (3) | — |
| TX | $62,067 (10) | — |
| VA | $54,848 (4) | — |
| WA | $62,658 (6) | — |
| WI | $57,755 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $79,143
2. San Diego State University (CA): $73,647
3. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $73,418
4. University of California-Davis (CA): $73,337
5. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $73,305
6. University of California-Irvine (CA): $70,820
7. California State University-Bakersfield (CA): $69,989
8. University of Florida (FL): $69,943
9. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $69,227
10. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $66,788
11. Florida State University (FL): $66,157
12. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $64,499

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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