Illinois State University (ISU) - Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other

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Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other

Any instructional program in geological and related sciences. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Illinois schools that offer a geological and earth sciences, geosciences, other degree. Students at Illinois State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Master

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the geological and earth sciences, geosciences, other program at the Illinois State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

Illinois State University Degree Level Breakdown For The Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Program
 Total

All Students

11

By Gender

Illinois State University Student Gender Breakdown For The Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Program
 Total

Male

7

Female

4

By Race

Illinois State University Student Racial Breakdown For The Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Program
 Total

American Indian

1

Black

-

Asian

-

Hispanic

-

White

8

Unknown

2

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Natural Sciences Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 49,300
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
  • Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
  • Percent of Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

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, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 33,800
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 40,900
  • Percent Job Growth: 21.20%
  • Percent of Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011