Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor's degree · South Dakota School of Mines and Technology · Rapid City, SD
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,069Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $48,069. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $60,190 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,343–$77,573).
Other programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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$91,138 - Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's degree
$90,514 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$78,193 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$74,777 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,551 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,785 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,639 - Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,985 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,216 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,667 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,755 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,779
Frequently asked questions
How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology make?
The median salary is $48,069.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.