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

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$58,472Median year-4 earnings

$20,500Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Washington

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

1Western Washington UniversityBellingham · $26,158 federal debt$67,208 2University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · $20,500 federal debt$66,845 3University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · $20,500 federal debt$66,845 4Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma · Debt not reported$58,472 5Central Washington UniversityEllensburg · Debt not reported$53,987 6Washington State UniversityPullman · $22,905 federal debt$45,002

CAREER CONTEXT IN WA

What related occupations pay in Washington

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: $182,480
Middle 50% wage range: $142,130–$223,260
State employment: 2,490
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $117,590–$324,740

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

State median wage: $103,070
Middle 50% wage range: $77,180–$132,130
State employment: 210
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $58,360–$165,070

19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

State median wage: $105,020
Middle 50% wage range: $83,450–$136,470
State employment: 840
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $75,890–$171,690

19-2043Hydrologists

State median wage: $105,600
Middle 50% wage range: $88,630–$153,960
State employment: 350
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $80,450–$194,900

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $85,970
Middle 50% wage range: $74,110–$101,620
State employment: 390
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $58,540–$127,710

19-4044Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $85,240
Middle 50% wage range: $64,250–$93,270
State employment: 70
Projected growth: -1.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $49,940–$103,540

19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

State median wage: $63,910
Middle 50% wage range: $54,220–$63,910
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $51,820–$78,070

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; 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	Western Washington University	Bellingham	$67,208	$26,158
2	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	Bothell	$66,845	$20,500
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Seattle	$66,845	$20,500
4	Pacific Lutheran University	Tacoma	$58,472	Not available
5	Central Washington University	Ellensburg	$53,987	Not available
6	Washington State University	Pullman	$45,002	$22,905

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 Washington

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,472 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,500 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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