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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth’s internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

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Entry level hourly / annual

$23.72

$49,327

Typical hourly / annual

$41.73

$86,798

Experienced hourly / annual

$63.90

$132,920

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 14
Total Employed 180
Projected Growth -0.7%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic Bachelor's degree

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Geology/Earth Science, General   - - 7 36 9 3
Geochemistry   - - - 4 - -
Geophysics and Seismology   - - - - 3 -
Total (62) - - 7 40 12 3
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System

Eligible Training Provider data for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
0.0% 0.0%
Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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