Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 40.06

$38,867Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,201Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,875Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $38,867 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 $21,875, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$37,280$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $38,867 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,875.

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