Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI

CIP 40.06

$38,675Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,868Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Grand Valley State University earn a median of $38,675 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 $27,000, about 70% 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
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$35,235$31,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$30,723—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,675 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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