by our College Data Analytics TeamDiscover the key facts every geobiology major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering geobiology programs.
Coursework for Geobiology build a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations geobiology graduates commonly enter.
The skill set developed in a geobiology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
Based on O*NET data, a geobiology major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
People currently working in careers related to geobiology tend to have obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 32.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 21.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 16.4% |
| Master’s degree | 16.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.1% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
See the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in geobiology careers hold.
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
Majoring in geobiology can lead to numerous career paths. Below are some of the most common occupations related to geobiology.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to geobiology.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 287,657 | 10.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 151,522 | -2.5% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 150,428 | 4.5% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Salaries for geobiology graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers geobiology grads often go into.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
Use our unbiased geobiology school rankings to find the best fit for you.
Students interested in geobiology, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study within the same broad area.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,456 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 5,391 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4,374 |
| Cognitive Science | 3,121 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
