Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR

CIP 40.06

$39,450Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$67,728Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Oregon State University earn a median of $39,450 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 $15,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$39,450$15,000
Portland State University
Portland
$37,831$21,253

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,450 one year after graduation and $67,728 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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