Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 40.06

$30,101Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,202Median earnings 4 years after

$47,395Median earnings 5 years after

$25,000Median federal debt

32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $30,101 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 $25,000, about 83% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro	$34,329	$25,789

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $30,101 one year after graduation and $47,395 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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