Geoarcheaology
A program that focuses on the application of analytical techniques, concepts, and field methods from the earth sciences to solve archaeological questions related to human settlement, artifacts, site taphonomy, and paleoenvironments. Includes instruction in anthropology, ancient civilizations, archeology, geology, paleoclimatic reconstruction, sedimentology, and site taphonomic research.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 7
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of analytical techniques, concepts, and field methods from the earth sciences to solve archaeological questions related to human settlement, artifacts, site taphonomy, and paleoenvironments. Includes instruction in anthropology, ancient civilizations, archeology, geology, paleoclimatic reconstruction, sedimentology, and site taphonomic research.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers | $99k | +3.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other | $75k | +1.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Anthropologists and archeologists | $65k | +3.7% | Master's degree |
| Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary | $96k | +2.7% | Doctoral or professional 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 Geoarcheaology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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