Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA

CIP 40.06

$41,351Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,647Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at San Diego State University earn a median of $41,351 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 $21,500, about 52% of first-year earnings.

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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
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 San Diego State University make?

The median salary is $41,351 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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