Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?

After graduation, geological engineering graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $158,909, while the bottom 20% make closer to $55,531. The median grad salary is $93,938.

Geological Engineering graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering is $48,307, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $83,157.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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