What do they do?
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
Also known as:
Core Inspector, Environmental Field Services Technician, Environmental Sampling Technician, Geological E-Logger, Geological Technician, Geoscience Technician, Geotechnician, Materials Technician, Physical Science Technician, Soils Technician
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| College Name | Scaled Score | College Raptor Ranking | Students | % of School | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brown University | 100 | 10 | 9 | 3.7 % | $53,891 | |
 Rice University | 97 | 20 | 9 | 3.5 % | $50,667 | |
 Columbia University in the City of New York | 93 | 9 | 15 | 2.4 % | $44,723 | |
 The University of Texas at Austin | 92 | 95 | 28 | 3.3 % | $50,842 | |
 University of California-Santa Cruz | 87 | 319 | 11 | 4.9 % | $50,225 | |
 Boston University | 85 | 55 | 15 | 2.5 % | $54,842 | |
 Florida International University | 85 | 415 | 13 | 4.6 % | $49,320 | |
 University of Oregon | 81 | 306 | 9 | 3.9 % | $52,904 | |
 Stony Brook University | 80 | 176 | 9 | 3.1 % | $49,020 | |
 Syracuse University | 78 | 139 | 7 | 3.8 % | $56,413 |
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| College Name | Scaled Score | College Raptor Ranking | Students | % of School | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | 100 | 10 | 9 | 3.7 % | $53,891 | |
| Rice University | 98 | 20 | 9 | 3.5 % | $50,667 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 94 | 95 | 28 | 3.3 % | $50,842 | |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | 94 | 9 | 15 | 2.4 % | $44,723 | |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | 90 | 319 | 11 | 4.9 % | $50,225 | |
| Boston University | 89 | 55 | 15 | 2.5 % | $54,842 | |
| Florida International University | 88 | 415 | 13 | 4.6 % | $49,320 | |
| University of Oregon | 85 | 306 | 9 | 3.9 % | $52,904 | |
| Stony Brook University | 84 | 176 | 9 | 3.1 % | $49,020 | |
 Yale University | 83 | 4 | 8 | 1.7 % | $47,331 |
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- Bachelor's degree (36%)
- Some college, no degree (24%)
- High school diploma equivalent (16%)
- Associate's degree (11%)
- Master's degree (8%)
- Less than high school diploma (3%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (2%)
People in this career often have these skills:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
People in this career often know a lot about:
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
People in this career often do these activities:
- Analyze geological samples.
- Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- Record research or operational data.
- Prepare maps.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Research geological features or processes.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Direct technical activities or operations.
- Analyze geological or geographical data.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Collect archival data.
- Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
- Compile geographic or related data.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Direct natural resources extraction projects.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 29.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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