Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI

CIP 40.06

$35,235Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,438Median earnings 4 years after
$57,967Median earnings 5 years after
$31,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Central Michigan University earn a median of $35,235 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 $31,000, about 88% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$45,974$17,875
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$39,997$28,869
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$38,675$27,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$30,723—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Central Michigan University make?

The median salary is $35,235 one year after graduation and $57,967 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,000.

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