Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Master's degree · University of Houston · Houston, TX

CIP 40.06

$89,896Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$110,277Median earnings 4 years after
$110,977Median earnings 5 years after
$34,875Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Houston earn a median of $89,896 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,463 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,785–$103,530). Median debt is $34,875, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$70,539$32,799
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$65,546—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from University of Houston make?

The median salary is $89,896 one year after graduation and $110,977 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,875.

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