Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor's degree · California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $29,476 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 $19,940, about 68% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $35,509 | $16,625 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $30,759 | $16,298 |
| 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt make?
The median salary is $29,476 one year after graduation and $48,634 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,940.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.