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

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Geology (3)

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Analyze, interpret, and present research evidence.
  2. Apply reasoning to evaluate hypotheses and theories.
  3. Use evidence-based approaches to explore and evaluate global issues such as natural disaster preparation, energy, resources, and climate.