Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Master's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 40.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$69,069Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Western Michigan University earn a median of $69,069. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,463 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,785–$103,530).

Other programs at Western Michigan University

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$102,089
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$88,781
Paper Science and EngineeringBachelor's degree$86,401
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$83,229
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree$82,252
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$76,145
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$75,149
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,670
Public HealthMaster's degree$73,217
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,706
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,514
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$69,374
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,632
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,260
Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree$67,992
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$64,165
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$63,665
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$61,846
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$61,758
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$60,979

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $69,069.

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