Geoscientists are some of the most highly sought after science professionals in the world. The global demand for geoscientists in areas such as environmental science, geographic information systems, and mineral resource extraction far exceeds the currently available workforce. Furthermore, the demand for geoscientists is expected to increase as global demand for natural resources increases and the environmental and climate impact of human activity expands into new geographic and biological ecosystems. Many of our graduates are employed with environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and energy and mining companies. Because meaningful and rapid availability of data is vital to all geoscientists, many graduates find employment as specialists in the rapidly expanding field of geographic information systems and remote sensing.

Some of our graduates go on to earn masters and doctoral degrees at some of the nation's most prestigious research universities. Importantly, the extensive interdisciplinary course of studies provided by the degrees in our department also prepares graduates for careers in many geoscience-related professions, such park service, science journalism, and science education.

Finding a career after graduation can be confusing and difficult at times. Below you'll find a list of career areas and the faculty in the department that can provide mentoring help for each. We may be teachers now, but many of us have industry and government experience as well. Keep in mind that some of these careers will require a graduate degree to enter and be successful, an undergraduate degree may not be enough.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you might have! Is there a career you're interested in, but it's not listed below? Let one of us know and we can help point you in the right direction!

Career Type	Faculty Member(s) to Speak with
Atmospheric Scientist	Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Todd Moore
Cartographer	Dr. Jeremy Aber
Caves and sinkholes (karst)	Dr. Mark Abolins
Climate Change Scientist	Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Brittany Price, Dr. Todd Moore
Conservation Scientist	Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Henrique Momm
Earth Science & Environmental Educator	Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Todd Moore
Environmental Geologist	Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Alan Brown
Environmental Scientist	Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Galina Shinkareva
Geochemist	Dr. Warner Cribb, Dr. Brittany Price
Geographer	Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Todd Moore
Geographic Information Systems Scientist/Analyst	Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Henrique Momm, Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Alisa Hass
Geointelligence Analyst	Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Henrique Momm
Geomorphologist	Dr. Henrique Momm, Dr. Brittany Price
Geophysicist	Dr. Brittany Price
Hazards Scientist/Response and Preparedness	Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Warner Cribb, Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Todd Moore
Hydrologist	Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Henrique Momm, Dr. Galina Shinkareva
Marine Geologist	Dr. Warner Cribb
Meteorologist	Dr. Alisa Hass
Mineralogist	Dr. Warner Cribb
Mining and Mineral Resources	Dr. Warner Cribb
Paleoclimatologist	Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Brittany Price
Paleontologist	Dr. Melissa Lobegeier, Alan Brown
Park Service	Dr. Warner Cribb, Dr. Jeremy Aber
Petroleum Geologist	Dr. Warner Cribb, Dr. Brittany Price
Photogrammetrist	Dr. Henrique Momm, Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Alisa Hass
Planning and Sustainability	Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Racha El Kadiri
Remote Sensing Scientist	Dr. Henrique Momm, Dr. Jeremy Aber, Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Galina Shinkareva
Science Outreach & Science Communication	Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Todd Moore
Sedimentologist	Dr. Warner Cribb, Dr. Brittany Price, Dr. Galina Shinkareva
Seismologist	Dr. Mark Abolins
Sustainability	Dr. Alisa Hass, Dr. Racha El Kadiri
Volcanologist	Dr. Warner Cribb
Water Resources Specialist	Dr. Racha El Kadiri, Dr. Henrique Momm

 

More Information on Geoscience Careers:

• Geoscience Graduates First Jobs
• Median Salaries for Geoscience Workforce Occupations
• Explanation of Predicted Geoscience Workforce Shortage
• U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook for Geoscientists
• GISjobs.com
• The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
• The Geosciences in Tennessee
• Physical Geographers at MTSU