Name: Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (CIP 40.06): international graduates and related occupations
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633

International graduates, 2024–25

129 bachelor's · 257 master's · 212 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

500

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Geoscientists, except Hydrologists and GeographersSOC 19-20421,800 openings a year · 293 LCA filings1,800+5.1%$101,920293

HydrologistsSOC 19-2043400 openings a year · 116 LCA filings400+1.5%$96,600116

Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-91219,200 openings a year · 750 LCA filings9,200+8.2%$167,220750

College teaching in this field: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Geological Technicians, except Hydrologic Technicians Hydrologic Technicians Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology