Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Master's degree · University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA

CIP 40.06

$67,959Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,248Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $67,959 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,463 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,785–$103,530). Median debt is $20,500, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette make?

The median salary is $67,959 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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