Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 40.06

$35,021Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,269Median earnings 4 years after
$52,194Median earnings 5 years after
$22,291Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Appalachian State University earn a median of $35,021 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 $22,291, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Carolina University
Greenville
$44,961$20,500
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$38,871$20,029
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$38,459$22,995
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$37,717$22,980

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,021 one year after graduation and $52,194 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,291.

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