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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.

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Geology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

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Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Geodetic SurveyorsBachelor's degreeRising72,740
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490