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A program that focuses on the scientific study of extinct life forms and associated fossil remains, and the reconstruction and analysis of ancient life forms, ecosystems, and geologic processes. Includes instruction in sedimentation and fossilization processes, fossil chemistry, evolutionary biology, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, trace fossils, micropaleontology, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, paleobotany, field research methods, and laboratory research and conservation methods.
While Paleontology has degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Paleontology all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Paleontology is $44,800.
Some top jobs related to Paleontology, include Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are higher paying positions, like Natural Sciences Managers. the most in-demand position for Paleontology majors is Natural Sciences Managers.
These are the highest paying careers for Paleontology majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists | $130,230 | 33 | 391 | 398 | 2% | |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,050 | 4 | 46 | 46 | 0% | |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $77,630 | 14 | 169 | 174 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Paleontology majors.
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