Notes on employment for Environmental scientists and geoscientists
- Work at remote field sites is common.
- Federal, State, and local governments employ nearly one-half of all environmental scientists and geoscientists.
- A bachelor�s degree is adequate for a few entry-level jobs, but a master�s degree is usually the minimum educational requirement; a Ph.D. degree is required for most high-level research positions.
- Employment of geoscientists is expected to grow as fast as average, while environmental scientists and hydrologists will experience faster than average growth.
More information on Environmental scientists and geoscientists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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