The Geobiology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Life Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1099 Occupation: Life Scientists, All Other | $87,800 | 7,320 | N/A | N/A |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers SOC: 19-2042 Occupation: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $99,240 | 22,510 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1042 Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | 53,250 | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1053 Occupation: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,710 | 7,130 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 | 7,320 |
| 2023 | $86,950 | 7,490 |
| 2022 | $83,930 | 8,320 |
| 2021 | $81,500 | 6,820 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | 6,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,240 | 22,510 |
| 2023 | $92,580 | 24,620 |
| 2022 | $87,480 | 25,230 |
| 2021 | $83,680 | 23,620 |
| 2020 | $93,580 | 27,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | 53,250 |
| 2023 | $83,920 | 52,050 |
| 2022 | $81,650 | 49,920 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 47,690 |
| 2020 | $85,600 | 51,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,710 | 7,130 |
| 2023 | $88,410 | 7,120 |
| 2022 | $83,040 | 6,240 |
| 2021 | $81,980 | 5,440 |
| 2020 | $84,740 | 5,860 |