Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

CIP 40.06

$44,961Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$62,224Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at East Carolina University earn a median of $44,961 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 $20,500, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
Appalachian State University
Boone
$35,021$22,291

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $44,961 one year after graduation and $62,224 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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