Geology - Masters Research/PhD Graduates

Table summary

  • Out of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of geology, 50.0 per cent were male and 50.0 per cent were female.
  • The median age of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of geology, was 33 years.
  • Overall, 82.1 per cent of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of geology, were available for full-time employment after graduation, with a further 3.6 per cent in full-time study, 10.7 per cent in part-time or casual employment, and 3.6 per cent unavailable for full-time study or work.
  • Out of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of geology who were available for full-time employment, 82.6 per cent were in full-time employment.
  • The median salary for masters research/PhD graduates in the field of geology was $87,400.

What are the characteristics of masters research/PhD graduates?
Males Females Total
Survey responses: geology 14 14 28
Sex: geology (%)~ 50.0 50.0 100
Sex: all fields of education (%)~ 44.8 55.1 100
Median age: masters research/PhD graduates (years) 35 31 33
Median age: all fields of education (years) 35 35 35

What are masters research/PhD graduates doing after graduation?
Available for full-time employment (%) 85.7 78.6 82.1
In further full-time study (%) 0.0 7.1 3.6
Part-time or casual employment (%) 7.1 14.3 10.7
Unavailable for full-time study or work (%) 7.1 0.0 3.6
Of those available for full-time employment:
In full-time employment: geology (%) 100.0 63.6 82.6
In full-time employment: all fields of education (%) 80.0 77.5 78.7

Most frequently reported occupations:
1. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
2. Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
3. Specialist Managers

What are masters research/PhD graduates in full-time employment earning?
Median salary: geology $90,000 ^ $87,400
Median salary: all fields of education $80,000 $78,000 $80,000
^ Insufficient response numbers to calculate median salary.

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