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

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

$60,027Median year-4 earnings

$24,275Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

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

1State University of New York at OswegoOswego · $27,000 federal debt$64,634 2SUNY OneontaOneonta · Debt not reported$64,410 3SUNY College at PotsdamPotsdam · Debt not reported$62,004 4State University of New York at CortlandCortland · Debt not reported$60,027 5University at BuffaloBuffalo · $23,250 federal debt$59,841 6SUNY College at GeneseoGeneseo · $24,275 federal debt$55,018 7Binghamton UniversityVestal · Debt not reported$53,761

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

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: $134,680
Middle 50% wage range: $80,480–$193,690
State employment: 5,690
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $65,440–$291,780

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

State median wage: $87,350
Middle 50% wage range: $63,720–$124,330
State employment: 1,730
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $51,520–$203,190

19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

State median wage: $86,410
Middle 50% wage range: $72,020–$109,270
State employment: 600
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $64,990–$139,760

19-2043Hydrologists

State median wage: $88,100
Middle 50% wage range: $68,720–$104,420
State employment: 160
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $67,760–$136,590

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $99,880
Middle 50% wage range: $76,800–$129,880
State employment: 1,840
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $61,710–$199,220

19-4044Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $65,190
Middle 50% wage range: $53,290–$83,780
State employment: 50
Projected growth: -1.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $42,470–$94,060

19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $57,150
Middle 50% wage range: $47,340–$66,520
State employment: 280
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $44,160–$75,160

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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	State University of New York at Oswego	Oswego	$64,634	$27,000
2	SUNY Oneonta	Oneonta	$64,410	Not available
3	SUNY College at Potsdam	Potsdam	$62,004	Not available
4	State University of New York at Cortland	Cortland	$60,027	Not available
5	University at Buffalo	Buffalo	$59,841	$23,250
6	SUNY College at Geneseo	Geneseo	$55,018	$24,275
7	Binghamton University	Vestal	$53,761	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 New York

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,027 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,275 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. State University of New York at Oswego has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.