Geology/Earth Science, General

CIP 40.0601 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

105 total including inactive

States

Across 13 states

Graduates (2024)

113

Total completions

Geology/Earth Science, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 13 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, New Mexico and Arizona.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$101,390

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

Job Growth

+2.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $7,290, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 56 (49.6%)

Female: 57 (50.4%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 111 (98.2%)

Certificate: 2 (1.8%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Realistic

Conventional

research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Writing

♦ Monitoring

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Are you comfortable working indoor with moderate physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.