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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs in California

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

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles$79,143Not available
2San Diego State UniversitySan Diego$73,647$21,500
3California State University, SacramentoSacramento$73,418$15,000
4University of California, DavisDavis$73,337$16,416
5California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona$73,305$19,375
6University of California, IrvineIrvine$70,820$15,000
7California State University, BakersfieldBakersfield$69,989Not available
8California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo$69,227$15,000
9University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara$66,788$21,800
10University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz$64,499$20,833
11University of California, RiversideRiverside$59,677Not available
12California State University, FullertonFullerton$58,891$15,125
13California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata$53,371$20,526

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