Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 40.06

$38,871Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,023Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,029Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $38,871 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 $20,029, about 52% 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
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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $38,871 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,029.

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