What can I do with an Earth Sciences degree?
From College Major to Career
The Wall Street Journal created this neat webpage where you can sort college degrees by popularity, median earnings and unemployment rate. We're gratified to see that according to the 2010 U.S. Census data, these fields have low unemployment and good earnings:
- Geological and Geophysical Engineering
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Environmental Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Geosciences
- Oceanography
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Soil Science
- Environmental Science
- Geology and Earth Science
What are the earth sciences?
Earth Science is the science of exploration, discovery, and Earth stewardship. The geosciences address all issues relating to Earth Systems, including the solid Earth, oceans, and atmosphere.
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What are earth scientists and what do they do?
Earth Scientists study the Earth's physical composition, structure, history, and the natural processes. They provide information to society for use in solving problems and establishing policies for resource management, environmental protection, public health, safety, and welfare.
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What is a day in the life of an earth scientist like?
Most earth scientists say that they enjoy the challenge and diversity of their work and that there is no "typical" day.
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Endowed Cooperative Department-Industry Internship Program
The Department of Earth Sciences plays an active role in placing its graduates. We provide them with a top-notch education, placement in internships, resume preparation, providing material on job interview techniques, securing job leads, and facilitating the contact between graduates and prospective employers.
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Employment outlook and earnings potential for earth scientists