Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY

CIP 40.06

$40,524Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,963Median earnings 3 years after
$56,558Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median of $40,524 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 $18,500, about 46% 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
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$39,696$19,750
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 State University of New York at New Paltz make?

The median salary is $40,524 one year after graduation and $56,558 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

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