Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 40.06

$41,158Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,631Median earnings 4 years after
$75,612Median earnings 5 years after
$22,250Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $41,158 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 $22,250, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$46,263$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $41,158 one year after graduation and $75,612 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,250.

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