Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH

CIP 40.06

$39,678Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,594Median earnings 4 years after
$60,028Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $39,678 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 $24,000, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$41,156$25,000
Kent State University at Kent
Kent
$40,005$25,000
Kent State University at Stark
North Canton
$40,005$25,000
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$39,321$26,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$38,637$18,500
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$38,637$18,500
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$38,637$18,500
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$38,637$18,500
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$38,637$18,500
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$38,637$18,500
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$38,478$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of Akron Main Campus make?

The median salary is $39,678 one year after graduation and $60,028 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.

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