Earth Science Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Earth Science
The Bachelor of Science in Earth Science program prepares students to become professional geologists and work in the minerals, energy, and environmental industries, as well as federal and state agencies, research laboratories, and postsecondary education.
The Earth Science B.S. degree also includes a strong outside science basis, as well as earth science courses. Students interested in environmental science, groundwater/water quality, paleo-geology, mining and petroleum, and geochemistry should consider this degree.
Online ALEKS Math Placement Exam and Chemistry Placement Exam are required.
For more information on the Earth Science major, visit the major website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore ProgramsCareer Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Earth Science Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Categorize or Classify
- Compute
Physical or Technical
- Operate Equipment
- Sketch or Draw
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Organize or Plan
- Manage Projects
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Conceptualize
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.