Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC

CIP 40.06

$38,432Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,284Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$23,250Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $38,432 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 $23,250, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
College of Charleston Charleston	$49,786	$22,659

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?

The median salary is $38,432 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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