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Be A Geo!

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Geoscientists study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as its composition, structure and processes to learn about its past, present and future.  While it is common for Geoscientists to spend a large amount of time working outdoors conducting field research, there is also work that is performed in offices and in laboratories.  The entry level requires a bachelor’s degree and can expect a median average salary of $90,890. According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for Geoscientists is expected to grow at a rate of 16 % between 2012 and 2022. Currently there is forecast to be a shortage of geoscientists compared to demand. This is a field with lots of job opportunity.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists help protect the environment and human health.  They may work on cleaning up polluted areas, advise policy makers or work with industry to reduce waste. Entry level education requires a bachelor’s degree.  They work in offices, laboratories and conduct fieldwork. The medial annual wage for Environmental scientists or specialists was $63,570 in May of 2012.  The job outlook from 2012 to 2022 is expected to grow at a rate of 15%.

Geological Technicians and Petroleum Technicians have an entry level educational requirement of an Associate’s degree.  They provide support to scientists and engineers exploring natural resources.  The median annual salary in 2012 was $52,700 and the job outlook expected an increase of 15%.  Petroleum Engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from the earth. A bachelor’s degree is considered entry level with a median annual salary of $130,280. The job outlook for Petroleum Engineers expects a faster than average growth at a rate of 26% between 2012 and 2022.

The American Geosciences Institute indicates that the majority of new geoscience job locations to be in Texas, California and Oklahoma.  Graduates with jobs in Texas and Oklahoma were hired into the petroleum industry while graduates in California found employment in environmental services, research institutions and government agencies.

More Geoscientists Are Needed in the Workforce!

 

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