Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $70,802, rising to $86,410 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado School of Mines | CO | $79,775 | $109,407 | — |
| 2 | University of Houston | TX | $78,987 | $110,277 | — |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $72,307 | $96,433 | $41,000 |
| 4 | Ohio University-Main Campus | OH | $70,802 | — | $27,333 |
| 5 | University of Arizona | AZ | $64,581 | — | — |
| 6 | Mississippi State University | MS | $64,334 | $86,410 | $30,750 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $62,077 | — | $44,759 |
| 8 | Florida State University | FL | $47,045 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates earn?
The median college reports $70,802 in earnings one year after a master's degree in geological and earth sciences/geosciences and $86,410 four years after. The highest is $79,775 at Colorado School of Mines.
How much student debt do geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $41,000 at the typical college.