Employers Value Geosciences Majors
For a major in Geosciences, choose a concentration in Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Geography, or Urban Studies. Pursuing certificates in our department in Geographic Information Systems, Water Sciences, or Sustainability alongside your degree program offers an additional way to strengthen your knowledge and skills in support of your career goals. Students in geosciences work in industry, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and more. They study and explore Earth materials; help protect our natural resources; use mapping to address social and environmental disparities; contribute to law, policy, and urban planning; and are leaders in problem-solving the major human-environmental issues of the 21st century.
Top skills for Geosciences majors include Stratigraphy, Arcgis, and Mapping.
Top companies hiring Geosciences majors include U.S. Geological Survey, AECOM, and Chevron.
Common jobs for Geosciences majors include Hydrogeologist and Geographic Information Systems Analyst.
The average salary for a Geosciences major is $80K.
46% of Geosciences majors have an advanced degree.
Southern Gas Company is a top employer for GSU Geosciences grads.
High paying skills for GSU Geosciences grads are Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and Groundwater Remediation.
The top job titles for GSU Geosciences majors are Geologist, GIS Tech, and Consultant.
70% of GSU Geosciences majors live in GA.
The average salary for GSU Geosciences majors is $55K.
Hiring from the CDC is trending up for GSU Geosciences grads.
Major Stories
GEOSCIENCES FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
What do Geosciences Majors do?
Dr. Christy Visaggi discusses teaching in the Geosciences department at GSU. Also in this video, students share their experience learning the field.
Graduate student Faustina shares how the GIS certificate offered at #gsugeosciences was integral. #whyGSUGEOS
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What do Geosciences Majors do?
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Dr. Christy Visaggi discusses teaching in the Geosciences department at GSU. Also in this video, students share their experience learning the field.
- Graduate Spotlight Faustina
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Graduate student Faustina shares how the GIS certificate offered at #gsugeosciences was integral. #whyGSUGEOS
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A GEOSCIENCES DEGREE.
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TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU GEOSCIENCES GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A GEOSCIENCES MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
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Almost 76% of 266 Conservationists majored in fields other than Environmental Science. The chart above shows what they studied.
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1 Conservationist majored in Geosciences
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Almost 73% of 540 Oceanographers majored in fields other than Oceanography. The chart above shows what they studied.
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35 oceanographers majored in Geosciences.
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Over 69% of 7,241 people working as surveyors majored in fields other than Engineering. The chart above shows what they studied.
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235 surveyors majored in Geosciences.
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Scientist 1 - River to Tap
"Throughout my undergraduate career at GSU I learned a myriad of skills ranging from GIS map creation, Geologic surveying, Environmental justice to Water resource identification and management."
![Chelsea Zakas[8462]](https://collegetocareer.gsu.edu/files/2022/06/Chelsea-Zakas8462-1-300x300.jpg "Chelsea Zakas[8462]")
Environmental Planner - Fuss & O'Neill, Inc.
"Skills I obtained completing my Geography degree at GSU that helped me get where I am today include GIS, technical writing, and a knowledge of weather and climate patterns, environmental policy, and urban placemaking strategies."
![Adam Acker[8461]](https://collegetocareer.gsu.edu/files/2022/06/Adam-Acker8461-300x300.jpg "Adam Acker[8461]")
Remedial Project Manager - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“The Geosciences Department at GSU provided me a path to excel in a career in geosciences by offering a wide array of courses led by top professors that are passionate and excited to pass on...
their knowledge to help you find your niche. The opportunity to participate in so many unique research projects and field experiences across various disciplines is what I believe ultimately gave me the ability to succeed early on in my career.”
![Kelsie Hall[8463]](https://collegetocareer.gsu.edu/files/2022/06/Kelsie-Hall8463-3-300x300.jpg "Kelsie Hall[8463]")
Geologist - Jacobs Engineering
“The many skills that I acquired while a student at GSU have proven to be instrumental in my performance as a Geologist. In my role, it is important that I have a keen eye for detail and accuracy...
The geoscience program provided me the opportunity to conduct research on various projects and assignments through the use of programs such as GIS and scientific instrumentation where quality control and assurance were highly emphasized. As a geologist, I work in a team environment where the projects are ever-changing, so those skills are tapped into daily. I have gotten the opportunity to work on environmental projects such as geophysical surveying, groundwater, well installations, and vapor intrusion."
System Planner - Southern Company/Nicor Gas
“GIS and data analysis skills are necessary if you want a career in geosciences. GSU taught me that it's not only important to understand the data, but it is necessary to understand how to manipulate it and...
represent it spatially also. Other experiences at GSU that helped me get my first job include opportunities to be a part of faculty research and fellowships and networking opportunities with industry professionals interested in my research. Through these experiences I learned about spatial analysis, representing data in a map, and how to be a critical thinker."
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