Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 40.06

$34,658Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,065Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $34,658 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 $21,065, about 61% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz
$40,524$18,500
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$39,696$19,750
SUNY Brockport
Brockport
$37,768—
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo
$27,395$22,287

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $34,658 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,065.

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