Geosciences Careers
Job Data for Geosciences
Employment of geoscientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,200 openings for geoscientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)
Employment
The need for energy, environmental protection, and responsible land and resource management is expected to spur demand for geoscientists. Geoscientists will be involved in discovering and developing sites for traditional and alternative energy sources. For example, geoscientists study wind speeds and patterns to determine sites that are suitable for wind turbines. The increased use of and demand for alternative energy should lead to more jobs for these workers. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)
Related Occupations to Geosciences
Explore the various careers in the geosciences where your education and skills learned through the Jackson School can be rewarded as a professional in this field.
Geoscience Career Spotlights
These 3 minute videos highlight diverse professionals working in various Geoscience-related areas using their education, skills, interests and knowledge of science. Each person demonstrates their career path beginning with their degrees to getting experience, whether it be volunteering in research labs or an internship, to advancing in their field and into higher management positions. All videos were produced by UNAVCO interns.
Career Compasses
The American Geosciences Institute compiled career information from the U.S. Bureau Labor of Statistics and researched various areas of the Geosciences field to easily explore specialty areas. The links below are to printable PDF versions.
Geophysics
Environmental Geologist
Mining Engineer
Petroleum Geology
Hydrology
Data Science
Geographic Information Science
Planetary Science
Ocean Science
Geoscience Policy
Atmospheric Science
Geoscience Faculty
Finding Opportunities While You Are a Student at UT-Austin
The Jackson School uses the career platform, Handshake, which compiles all on campus employment (like orientation advisors, mentors and tutors), internships and full-time jobs for students entering their early career. Be sure to update your student profile before searching for jobs or internships!
The Jackson School also hosts career fairs, networking events, externships and alumni panels that help students get connected with people who can help them understand and attain their ideal career.