Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

13Programs reporting earnings

$69,989Median year-4 earnings

$16,416Median federal debt

10Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$79,143 2San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $21,500 federal debt$73,647 3California State University, SacramentoSacramento · $15,000 federal debt$73,418 4University of California, DavisDavis · $16,416 federal debt$73,337 5California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $19,375 federal debt$73,305 6University of California, IrvineIrvine · $15,000 federal debt$70,820 7California State University, BakersfieldBakersfield · Debt not reported$69,989 8California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $15,000 federal debt$69,227 9University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $21,800 federal debt$66,788 10University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · $20,833 federal debt$64,499

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

25-1051Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $133,230
Middle 50% wage range: $99,270–$202,470
State employment: 1,410
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $73,170–$260,890

19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

State median wage: $106,500
Middle 50% wage range: $73,850–$138,120
State employment: 3,350
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $45,540–$171,270

19-2043Hydrologists

State median wage: $122,110
Middle 50% wage range: $93,640–$142,500
State employment: 540
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $76,110–$181,360

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $132,960
Middle 50% wage range: $102,980–$188,810
State employment: 1,650
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $78,450–$278,510

19-4044Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $70,790
Middle 50% wage range: $55,370–$88,900
State employment: 300
Projected growth: -1.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $48,480–$104,750

19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $69,410
Middle 50% wage range: $53,610–$83,470
State employment: 480
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $45,300–$164,670

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$79,143	Not available
2	San Diego State University	San Diego	$73,647	$21,500
3	California State University, Sacramento	Sacramento	$73,418	$15,000
4	University of California, Davis	Davis	$73,337	$16,416
5	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$73,305	$19,375
6	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$70,820	$15,000
7	California State University, Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$69,989	Not available
8	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$69,227	$15,000
9	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$66,788	$21,800
10	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	$64,499	$20,833
11	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$59,677	Not available
12	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$58,891	$15,125
13	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Arcata	$53,371	$20,526

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences in California

What do Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,989 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,416 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Los Angeles has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.