Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX

CIP 40.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,840Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $58,840. 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 $25,500, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$50,894$18,529
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$49,727$25,250
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$44,585$18,686
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$42,788$25,000
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$42,779$18,500
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$42,062$16,993

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas make?

The median salary is $58,840.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.

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