Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL

CIP 40.06

$45,588Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$63,298Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$26,000Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Auburn University earn a median of $45,588 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $60,190 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,343–$77,573). Median debt is $26,000, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Auburn University make?

The median salary is $45,588 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.