Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Master's degree · Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO

CIP 40.06

$79,523Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$109,407Median earnings 4 years after

$99,218Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $79,523 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,463 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,785–$103,530).

Other programs at Colorado School of Mines

Computer ScienceMaster's degree$102,686
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$89,093
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$86,268
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$85,338
Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's degree$83,309
Geological/Geophysical EngineeringMaster's degree$81,719
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,815
Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,984
Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,400
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$74,174
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,145
Engineering PhysicsBachelor's degree$72,858
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,301
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,102
Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,694
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,318
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree$56,529
Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree$50,398
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree$67,901
MathematicsBachelor's degree$112,896

Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Colorado School of Mines make?

The median salary is $79,523 one year after graduation and $99,218 after five years.

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