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

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$58,164Median year-4 earnings

$28,750Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $29,869 federal debt$62,448 2Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $28,750 federal debt$61,868 3University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $17,875 federal debt$60,949 4Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · Debt not reported$58,164 5Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $31,000 federal debt$57,438 6Wayne State UniversityDetroit · Debt not reported$57,203 7Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie · Debt not reported$56,905

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

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: $129,070
Middle 50% wage range: $98,300–$169,290
State employment: 2,220
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $68,380–$222,030

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

State median wage: $104,780
Middle 50% wage range: $80,750–$138,810
State employment: 180
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $55,210–$170,720

19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

State median wage: $80,990
Middle 50% wage range: $66,130–$95,650
State employment: 320
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $62,160–$119,960

19-2043Hydrologists

State median wage: $101,060
Middle 50% wage range: $89,690–$127,070
State employment: 40
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $81,330–$136,990

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $101,030
Middle 50% wage range: $74,600–$129,080
State employment: 560
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $53,670–$181,960

19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $58,860
Middle 50% wage range: $49,660–$65,560
State employment: 150
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $34,330–$92,230

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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	Michigan State University	East Lansing	$62,448	$29,869
2	Grand Valley State University	Allendale	$61,868	$28,750
3	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	$60,949	$17,875
4	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	$58,164	Not available
5	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$57,438	$31,000
6	Wayne State University	Detroit	$57,203	Not available
7	Lake Superior State University	Sault Ste Marie	$56,905	Not available

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 Michigan

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,164 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $28,750 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Michigan State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.