Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · College of Charleston · Charleston, SC

CIP 40.06

$49,786Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,993Median earnings 4 years after
$59,731Median earnings 5 years after
$22,659Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at College of Charleston earn a median of $49,786 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 $22,659, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$38,432$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from College of Charleston make?

The median salary is $49,786 one year after graduation and $59,731 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,659.

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