Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 40.06

$39,375Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$47,111Median earnings 4 years after

$58,338Median earnings 5 years after

$25,000Median federal debt

24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Georgia State University earn a median of $39,375 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 $25,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of West Georgia Carrollton	$33,344	$22,054

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Georgia State University make?

The median salary is $39,375 one year after graduation and $58,338 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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