Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Fort Hays State University · Hays, KS

CIP 40.06

$43,421Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$16,898Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Fort Hays State University earn a median of $43,421 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 $16,898, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Kansas Lawrence	$41,626	$26,469

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,421 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,898.

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