Earth Systems Science
A program that focuses on the interaction of the Earth's oceanographic, atmospheric, and terrestrial systems. Includes instruction in biogeochemistry, climate dynamics, geographical information science (GIS), geophysics, hydrology, landscape ecology, meteorology, and satellite remote sensing analysis.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 17
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on the interaction of the Earth's oceanographic, atmospheric, and terrestrial systems. Includes instruction in biogeochemistry, climate dynamics, geographical information science (GIS), geophysics, hydrology, landscape ecology, meteorology, and satellite remote sensing analysis.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers | $99k | +3.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary | $101k | +2.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Hydrologists | $92k | -0.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Geographers | $97k | -3.1% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Earth Systems Science
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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