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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Job description
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 | |
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Annual Openings 14 |
| Total Employed 180 | |
| Projected Growth -0.7% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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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 |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
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% |
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