by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 8 degrees and certificates in Geoarcheaology. Its 13 related occupations pay an average median salary of $90,083 a year.
Studying Geoarcheaology explores 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.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, geoarcheaology is a popular field of study, with 8 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award geoarcheaology degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 6.
All 8 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 75% of geoarcheaology degrees and certificates in the latest year (6 of 8).
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to geoarcheaology, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Administration and Management and Law and Government. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a geoarcheaology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 8 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to geoarcheaology, at 49.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 49.3% |
| Master’s degree | 14.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 13.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.4% |
| Some college courses | 2.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.1% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
13 occupations are related to Geoarcheaology, with an average median salary of $90,083; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lecturer, Science Teacher, Family Consumer Science Teacher and Urban Planning Professor.
The occupation related to geoarcheaology with the most projected jobs is Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, at 1,421,275.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 1,421,275 | 11.1% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 262,916 | 6.6% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 150,428 | 4.5% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
The highest-paying occupation related to geoarcheaology is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $72,345 |
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