Careers in Earth Science

Are you curious about the Earth, what you can see, can’t see, or how it got that way over the eons? Are you passionate about our environment and how it is changing and want to improve our stewardship of it? Do you want to be a part of finding energy and mineral resources; in managing our water? Do you like science, travel, adventure, and enjoy the mountains, deserts, and oceans? You can pursue all these interests and get paid while you do it – as an earth scientist. Earth scientists do all of the above to one degree or another but are often known by names such as geologist, geophysicist, oceanographer, paleontologist, and others. All share activities in looking at and into the Earth and its history.

To find information about career opportunities in earth science, see here for a list of geoscience job sites.