Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Bachelor's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

CIP 40.06

$49,727Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,591Median earnings 4 years after
$57,013Median earnings 5 years after
$25,250Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Texas Tech University earn a median of $49,727 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 $25,250, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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 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 Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $49,727 one year after graduation and $57,013 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,250.

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