Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Boise State University · Boise, ID

CIP 40.06

$31,701Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,995Median earnings 4 years after

$58,595Median earnings 5 years after

$25,360Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Boise State University earn a median of $31,701 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 $25,360, about 80% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,701 one year after graduation and $58,595 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,360.

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