Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Doctoral degree · Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR

CIP 40.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$97,886Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Oregon State University earn a median of $97,886. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,039 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,189–$121,816).

Other programs at Oregon State University

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$89,393
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Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$82,372
Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,936
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,425
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Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$74,081
Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,154
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$71,618
Engineering, OtherBachelor's degree$71,549
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,635
Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,657
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,686
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,223
Public HealthMaster's degree$65,442
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree$63,000
Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree$60,750

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $97,886.

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