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Geology
Bachelor of Science
Program Details
Geology is the study of the Earth and our neighboring planets in space, their composition, processes, and history.
Geology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2021-2022. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 53,310
- High salary: 199,260
- Average salary: 101390
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 58,790
- High salary: 178,880
- Average salary: 99240
Hydrologists
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 60,010
- High salary: 139,420
- Average salary: 92060
All Careers in Geology (25)
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
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| Bioengineers & Biomedical Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 106,950 |
| Environmental Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 104,170 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 101,390 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 99,590 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 99,240 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 97,360 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Master's degree | Rising | 93,600 |
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular & Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Hydrologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 92,060 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 87,710 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 86,730 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 86,220 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Industrial Ecologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Geodetic Surveyors | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 72,740 |
| Soil & Plant Scientists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 71,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 67,950 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists & Technicians | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 58,890 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,040 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
| Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including Health | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 49,490 |
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