Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 40.06

$39,696Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,841Median earnings 4 years after
$64,138Median earnings 5 years after
$19,750Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University at Buffalo earn a median of $39,696 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 $19,750, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
SUNY Brockport
Brockport
$37,768—
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$34,658$21,065
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 University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $39,696 one year after graduation and $64,138 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,750.

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