South Carolina · Earth Systems Science

Best Earth Systems Science institutions in South Carolina, ranked by earnings

Earth Systems Science is a multidisciplinary program that explores the complex interactions within the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. This program is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.38
States offered
7
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
40%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
$91,120
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Earth Systems Science in South Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken Public
240%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$99,240
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionScienceSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWriting

What Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers earn in South Carolina

Jobs in South Carolina
230
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$91,120
median $86,070
Best-paying metro
$92,200
Columbia, SC

Related careers

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
$91,120 avg · 230 jobs
Hydrologists
$74,660 avg · 100 jobs
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$79,060 avg · 80 jobs
Geographers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Earth Systems Science programs in South Carolina.

How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers earn in South Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in South Carolina is $91,120 (median $86,070), across about 230 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Earth Systems Science program?+

Earth Systems Science is a multidisciplinary program that explores the complex interactions within the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. This program is ideal for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, science, speaking, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.2% growth with around 2,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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