Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Doctoral degree · Stanford University · Stanford, CA

CIP 40.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$120,024Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Stanford University earn a median of $120,024. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,039 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,189–$121,816).

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$79,645—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $120,024.

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