Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor's degree · Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Lehigh University earn a median of $72,978. 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 $19,707, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $53,908 | $25,648 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $53,908 | $25,648 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca | $53,908 | $25,648 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $43,112 | $27,000 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $41,094 | $25,875 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $38,652 | $25,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $38,652 | $25,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford | $38,652 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $38,603 | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $34,617 | — |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $28,040 | $25,669 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Lehigh University make?
The median salary is $72,978 and $80,740 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,707.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.