Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Types of Degrees Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many other geological & earth sciences/geosciences graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 584 |
Master’s Degree | 146 |
Doctor’s Degree | 74 |
Graduate Certificate | 46 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Basic Certificate | 10 |
Associate Degree | 2 |
What Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Majors
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Skills for Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Majors
The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other geological & earth sciences/geosciences:
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Abilities for Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Majors
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Major?
Below is a list of occupations associated with other geological & earth sciences/geosciences:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 9.9% | $90,860 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 14.1% | $91,130 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 25 |
Black or African American | 28 |
Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
White | 415 |
International Students | 10 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences, too. About 1.7% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Some degrees associated with other geological & earth sciences/geosciences may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other geological & earth sciences/geosciences have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 26.5% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 5.6% |
Master’s Degree | 31.9% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 2.6% |
Doctoral Degree | 23.6% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 10.1% |
Online Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | 1 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 2 | 1 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 15 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 35 | 2 |
Post-Master’s | 1 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 16 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other geological & earth sciences/geosciences.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Geology & Earth Sciences | 5,858 |
Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 519 |
Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 201 |
Geophysics & Seismology | 195 |
Paleontology | 24 |
Geochemistry | 21 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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