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Geosciences Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Geosciences but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Geosciences but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Geosciences majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Geosciences majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Geosciences majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 71,200 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 86,800 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 72,100 |
| 3 | Bartenders | 20,800 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 133,000 |
| 3 | Water Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 73,700 |
| 2 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, nec | 61,100 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 105,000 |
| 2 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 50,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Geosciences majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Geosciences majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 103,000 |
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 115,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 134,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 140,000 |
| 3 | Personal Financial Advisors | 53,400 |
| 2 | Water Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 124,000 |
| 2 | Civil Engineers | 107,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 51,300 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 133,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Geosciences majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Geosciences majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 148,000 |
| 11 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 153,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 129,000 |
| 5 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 156,000 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 149,000 |
| 4 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 165,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 162,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 509,000 |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 334,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Geosciences majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Geosciences majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oil and gas extraction | 133,000 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 56,100 |
| 9 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 81,000 |
| 7 | Management and public relations services | 89,600 |
| 6 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 63,100 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Water supply and irrigation | 73,700 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 34,800 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 93,400 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Geosciences majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Geosciences majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Oil and gas extraction | 225,000 |
| 8 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 131,000 |
| 7 | Management and public relations services | 117,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 125,000 |
| 6 | Computer and data processing services | 129,000 |
| 4 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 120,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Water supply and irrigation | 121,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 66,100 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 129,000 |
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