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Geology And Earth Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Geology And Earth Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Geology And Earth 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 Geology And Earth 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 Geology And Earth 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 Geology And Earth Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 68,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 80,100 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 67,200 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 43,200 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 33,000 |
| 2 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 43,600 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 59,400 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 51,600 |
| 1 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 54,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Geology And Earth 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 Geology And Earth Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 105,000 |
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 118,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 69,600 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 113,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 122,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 187,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 112,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 113,000 |
| 1 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 44,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Geology And Earth 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 Geology And Earth Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 128,000 |
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 146,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 109,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 80,100 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 129,000 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 92,800 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 135,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 199,000 |
| 2 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 199,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Geology And Earth Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Geology And Earth Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 63,500 |
| 8 | Management and public relations services | 70,800 |
| 8 | Oil and gas extraction | 122,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 57,900 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,300 |
| 5 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 62,400 |
| 4 | All construction | 53,100 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 84,300 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 64,500 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 34,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Geology And Earth Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Geology And Earth Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 112,000 |
| 9 | Management and public relations services | 121,000 |
| 6 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 99,400 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 98,700 |
| 6 | Oil and gas extraction | 220,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 74,200 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | All construction | 98,700 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 144,000 |
| 2 | General government, n.e.c. | 101,000 |
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