Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Fresno Compares for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
All 14 colleges reporting geological and earth sciences/geosciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $164,523 | $184,720 | #1 | $86,497 |
| 2 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $110,277 | $112,119 | #3 | $89,896 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $109,407 | $102,317 | #5 | $79,523 |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $106,248 | $122,990 | #2 | $67,959 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $99,705 | $101,371 | #6 | — |
| 6 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $97,545 | $88,760 | #10 | $83,116 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $96,433 | $98,044 | #8 | $70,539 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $91,662 | $100,126 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $86,410 | $104,842 | #4 | $63,904 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $84,961 | $91,175 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Fresno by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $147,082 | $146,559 | #40 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,334 | $98,988 | #225 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $97,033 | $78,501 | #1 of 380 |
| Psychology | $90,681 | $70,238 | #6 of 92 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $86,139 | $71,819 | #7 of 190 |
| Public Administration | $85,549 | $62,889 | #64 of 243 |
| Social Work | $80,905 | $64,873 | #13 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $79,189 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,853 | — | #14 of 165 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $71,787 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $71,056 | $63,778 | #35 of 204 |
| Education | $69,523 | $56,649 | #66 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $66,610 | $46,137 | #67 of 302 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $56,219 | — |
| Biology | — | $55,084 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $23,133 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $83,116 one year after graduating and $97,545 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($79,463).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.