Name: Geography and Environmental Studies (CIP 30.44): international graduates and related occupations
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122

International graduates, 2024–25

22 bachelor's · 65 master's · 31 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Geography and Environmental Studies

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

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthSOC 19-20417,300 openings a year · 478 LCA filings7,300+6.1%$82,220478

GeographersSOC 19-3092100 openings a year · 77 LCA filings100−2.1%$102,04077

Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-10312,100 openings a year · 23 LCA filings2,100+5.3%$73,01023

College teaching in this field: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

Other related occupations · 3

Natural Sciences Managers Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

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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