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Environmental Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Environmental Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 74,800 |
| 6 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 61,300 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 53,400 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 37,800 |
| 2 | Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture | 75,700 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 75,500 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 63,200 |
| 2 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 47,800 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 40,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 106,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 81,800 |
| 3 | Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture | 93,500 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 90,300 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 51,300 |
| 2 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, nec | 92,200 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 75,500 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 124,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 164,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 135,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 77,400 |
| 6 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 147,000 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 105,000 |
| 3 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 98,700 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 148,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 134,000 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 102,000 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 130,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Environmental Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Environmental Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 66,300 |
| 7 | Management and public relations services | 69,300 |
| 6 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 62,400 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 51,900 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 50,600 |
| 4 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 51,400 |
| 4 | All construction | 63,200 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 23,700 |
| 3 | General government, n.e.c. | 60,600 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 76,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Environmental Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Environmental Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 68,900 |
| 7 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 97,200 |
| 6 | Management and public relations services | 106,000 |
| 6 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 107,000 |
| 5 | All construction | 79,800 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 92,800 |
| 3 | General government, n.e.c. | 93,600 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 130,000 |
| 2 | Administration of human resources programs | 77,900 |
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