Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN

CIP 40.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,893Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,219Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Minnesota-Duluth earn a median of $63,893. 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 $27,219, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$44,825$21,000
Carleton College
Northfield
$40,371—
Winona State University
Winona
$36,984$26,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth make?

The median salary is $63,893.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,219.

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