Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Fullerton · Fullerton, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at California State University-Fullerton earn a median of $35,509 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 $16,625, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $49,406 | $19,375 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $48,489 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $43,462 | $16,000 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $43,362 | $20,833 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $41,351 | $21,500 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $38,804 | $14,916 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $30,759 | $16,298 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $29,476 | $19,940 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $22,998 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from California State University-Fullerton make?
The median salary is $35,509 one year after graduation and $79,103 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.