Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 40.06

$37,831Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,932Median earnings 4 years after
$58,152Median earnings 5 years after
$21,253Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Portland State University earn a median of $37,831 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 $21,253, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$39,450$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,831 one year after graduation and $58,152 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,253.

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