Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Environmental Geosciences
Focuses on the scientific study of the environmental implications of geological processes and human activities on Earth. Covers environmental/natural resource management, geographic information systems (GIS), geology, hydrology, regulatory agency compliance, hazard identification and mitigation, environmental law, environmental policy, and sustainability studies.
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 Growing with the economyCompliance Officers
- Median pay
- $80,730
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.8%
- Job openings a year
- 32,700
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 GrowingEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Median pay
- $82,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.1%
- Job openings a year
- 7,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Median pay
- $55,090
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.9%
- Job openings a year
- 5,300
To get hiredAssociate'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 with the economyEnvironmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $94,980
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.7%
- Job openings a year
- 600
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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This field leads to a mix of in-person and computer-based work. About 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-College Station TX | 43 | 63% | $17,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN | 17 | 77% | $10,000 |
| The College of Wooster OH | 11 | 54% | $26,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University OH | 5 | 29% | $21,000 |
| University of the Pacific CA | 4 | 95% | $19,000 |
| Trinity University TX | 4 | 28% | $14,000 |
| SUNY College at Plattsburgh NY | 1 | 75% | $17,000 |