Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 40.06

$46,263Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,453Median earnings 4 years after
$61,825Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $46,263 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 $19,500, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$46,954$24,121
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$41,158$22,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $46,263 one year after graduation and $61,825 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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