Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists And Geographers
Work at remote field sites is common. Federal, State, and local governments employ 24 percent of all geoscientists. A masters degree is usually the minimum educational requirement; a Ph.D. degree is required for most high-level research and college teaching positions. Although employment of geoscientists is expected to grow more slowly than average, good job opportunities are expected in most areas of geoscience.
On average, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers earn $ 72,660 per year.
Job Opportunities for Science Careers are
expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
Geochemistry
Geochemistry and Petrology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Geology/Earth Science
Geophysics and Seismology
Aerospace Engineers
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Geoscientists study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. They study the Earths geologic past and present by using sophisticated instruments to analyze the composition of earth, rock, and water. Many geoscientists help to search for natural resources such as groundwater, metals, and petroleum. Others work closely with environmental and other scientists to preserve and clean up the environment.
A masters degree is the primary educational requirement for most entry-level positions. A Ph.D. is necessary for most high-level research and college teaching positions, but a masters degree is preferred for most other geoscience jobs.
Geoscientists held about 31,000 jobs in 2006. Many more individuals held geoscience faculty positions in colleges and universities, but they are classified as college and university faculty.
Geoscientists held about 31,000 jobs in 2006. Many more individuals held geoscience faculty positions in colleges and universities, but they are classified as college and university faculty.
