Geology
Associate in Science
Program Details
The major requirements for the Associate in Science degree in Geology prepares students for upper division course work for advanced degrees in Geology offered by four-year institutions. In addition, earning this degree suggests an achievement of technical skills that may be helpful in seeking immediate employment.
Geology Pathways
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Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 53,310
- High salary: 199,260
- Average salary: 101390
Clinical Research Coordinators
Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 79,830
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 161180
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 32,830
- High salary: 92,210
- Average salary: 48390
All Careers in Geology (33)
| Clinical Research Coordinators | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 161,180 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 161,180 |
| Water Resource Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 161,180 |
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Data Scientists | - n/a | Rising | 112,590 |
| Bioengineers & Biomedical Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 106,950 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Environmental Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 104,170 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 101,390 |
| Project Management Specialists | - n/a | Rising | 100,750 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 99,590 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 99,240 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 97,360 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Master's degree | Rising | 93,600 |
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular & Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Hydrologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 92,060 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 87,710 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 86,730 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 86,220 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Industrial Ecologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,060 |
| Geodetic Surveyors | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 72,740 |
| Soil & Plant Scientists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 71,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 67,950 |
| Calibration Technologists & Technicians | - n/a | Rising | 65,040 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,040 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
| Surveying & Mapping Technicians | - n/a | Rising | 51,940 |
| Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including Health | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 49,490 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | - n/a | Stable | 48,390 |
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