Median Earnings (1yr)
$83,116
79th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-Fresno graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-Fresno graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all geological and earth sciences/geosciences masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences masters's programs at peer institutions in California (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-Fresno$83,116
National Median$69,249

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Fresno, approximately 56% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.