Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ

CIP 40.06

$43,985Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,826Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,750Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Montclair State University earn a median of $43,985 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 $21,750, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kean University
Union
$50,645$26,139
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$47,045$24,068
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$47,045$24,068

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,985 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,750.

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