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Current Trends in the Geoscience Workforce Heather Houlton Christopher Keane Carolyn Wilson

Non-profit federation of 50 geoscientific and professional associations. ◦ Founded in 1948 ◦ Over 250,000 geoscientists represented. Main purpose: ◦ Provide information services. ◦ Strengthen geoscience education. ◦ Increase public understanding of the role of the geosciences in society. Focus areas: ◦ Education ◦ Outreach ◦ Information Services ◦ Communications ◦ Workforce ◦ Government Affairs ◦ Environmental Affairs The American Geosciences Institute

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40, Year US Geoscience Enrollments Undergraduate Graduate Students

Where do Geoscientists Work ?

Where Geoscientists Work By Degree

~140 2YC with Geo Programs 28 of these report awarding 83 Associate’s degrees in Geoscience ◦ 20% awarding rate ~700 4YC with Geo Programs 421 of these awarded Bachelor’s degrees ◦ 65% awarding rate Snapshot of Geoscience Degrees 2010

Bachelor’s level: ◦ 52% attended a 2YC at some point ◦ 19% received an Associate’s degree Master’s level: ◦ 47% attended a 2YC at some point ◦ 9% received an Associate’s degree Doctorate level: ◦ 17% attended a 2YC at some point ◦ 4% earned an Associate’s degree Geoscientists who attended 2YCs

How much Money can you earn?

Average Annual Salaries by Industry

Bachelor’s: 30% Master’s: 43% Doctorate: 66% Bachelor’s: 30% Master’s: 43% Doctorate: 66% Geoscience Grads Continuing on to Geoscience Careers 262,627 geoscience jobs today ~130,000 retire ~130,000 geoscientists expected to retire 72,000 growth 72,000 geoscience job growth by 2021 (BLS) 15,000 new graduates 15,000 total new graduates (MS or PhD) 45,000 new graduates 45,000 total new graduates if hiring BS/BA OR Net deficit 150,000 Net deficit of over 150,000 geoscientists by 2021 Attrition, Growth and Replacement in the next 10 years in the U.S.

What are geoscience employers seeking? Strong math and problem solving skills An Understanding of fundamental concepts Having Flexibility in working environment Willingness to travel To proficiently communicate science concepts Having field experience

How to help your students get started on their geoscience career? Share your professional NETWORK! Encourage them to join professional membership societies Take students to regional or annual meetings Check out AGI’s Geoscience Careers Networking Lunches at the annual meetings! Include students on 2YC listervs Continue to develop your own personal network!

Questions?