Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Earth Systems Science
Focuses on the interaction of the Earth's oceanographic, atmospheric, and terrestrial systems. Covers biogeochemistry, climate dynamics, geographical information science (GIS), geophysics, hydrology, landscape ecology, meteorology, and satellite remote sensing analysis.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Median pay
- $72,040
- Hiring change through 2035
- −0.2%
- Job openings a year
- 63,500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingNatural Sciences Managers
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
- Job openings a year
- 9,200
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Median pay
- $101,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.1%
- Job openings a year
- 1,800
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyAtmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $103,170
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.4%
- Job openings a year
- 800
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing slowlyHydrologists
- Median pay
- $96,600
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.5%
- Job openings a year
- 400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career ShrinkingGeographers
- Median pay
- $102,040
- Hiring change through 2035
- −2.1%
- Job openings a year
- 100
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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Most careers connected to this field involve in-person work. About 84 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.
College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ | 16 | 90% | $17,000 |
| Middlebury College VT | 6 | 10% | $18,000 |
| Saint Joseph's University PA | 3 | 86% | $24,000 |