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Programs in Earth Sciences

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Earth Sciences concern the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Instruction includes historical geology, hydrology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.

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Stanford University

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Washburn University

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Arizona State University

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Naval Postgraduate School

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
United States Naval Academy

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Stanford University

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University of Alabama

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
UPR
Rio Piedras, PR		$4,032 15,356 173 Bachelor's (173)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR		$19,651 18,073 169 Certificate (1), Bachelor's (148),
Master's (14), Doctoral (6)
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS		$13,801 14,602 147 Bachelor's (60), Master's (87)
Glendale CC - Arizona
Glendale, AZ		$7,518 20,154 122 Certificate (122)
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ		$7,518 25,960 89 Certificate (89)
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD		$0 4,568 74 Bachelor's (74)
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK		$17,601 17,849 69 Bachelor's (11), Master's (56),
Doctoral (2)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 69 Certificate (10), Bachelor's (37),
Master's (9), Doctoral (13)
Chandler/Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ		$7,518 11,058 58 Certificate (58)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 55 Bachelor's (37), Master's (11),
Doctoral (7)
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Earth Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 307 6%
Associate 173 3%
Bachelor's 3,373 64%
Master's 1,066 20%
Doctoral 375 7%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 3,080 53%
Female 2,691 47%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 209 4%
Black or African American 130 2%
Hispanic or Latino 546 10%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 69 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 4,036 76%
Other/Unknown 348 7%
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Earth Sciences Internships

Job Title:Intern, Earth Gauge
Description:The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF, www.neefusa.org), a national leader in building public environmental literacy, is seeking an intern for Earth Gauge (www.earthgauge.net), an exciting program developed in partnership...
Company:National Environmental Education Foundation
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:2/29/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Intern, International Financial Flows and the
Description:Overview: The World Resources Institute ( www.wri.org ) is seeking an intern to provide research support to the International Financial Flows and Environment Project (IFFE). Through research, analysis and advocacy, the IFFE project seeks...
Company:World Resources Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/3/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Earth Science Summer School Teacher
Description:To begin the application process, please click the link below to fill out an online application. You will also be required to submit electronic copies of the following: Resume Transcripts Maine certification (if any) Illustration of your...
Company:Lewiston Public Schools
Location:Lewiston, ME
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Lewiston Public Schools
Job Title:Earth Science Training Advisor
Description:: Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other...
Company:Chevron
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/13/2012
Source:Chevron Corporation
Job Title:Earth Systems Science Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Description:New Roots Charter School is seeking highly motivated, fiercely dedicated, and talented teachers with a ?roll-up-my-sleeves? team-oriented approach to developing the socially conscious citizens of tomorrow. As we grow to include the 12th...
Company:New Roots Charter School
Location:Ithaca, NY
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:SchoolSpring
Job Title:Summer School Earth Science Teacher
Description:Important Comments Summer school runs from Friday, June 8, 2012 (program orientation) to Thursday, July 19, 2012. Teacher hours are Monday - Thursday each week, from 7:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Requirements for Applying Materials Cover Letter...
Company:San Benito High School District
Location:Hollister, CA
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:EDJOIN
Job Title:Assistant Professor - Earth Surface Processes
Description:The Department of Earth Sciences is part of the N.H. Winchell School of Earth Sciences, which also hosts NSF-funded research centers (the National Lacustrine Core Repository; the National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics; and the...
Company:University of Minnesota
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:University of Minnesota
Job Title:Science and Research Intern
Description:The World Resources Institute ( www.wri.org ) seeks an intern with excellent analytical and organizational skills to assist the Vice President of Science and Research (VPSR) in a strategic review of WRI's research, publications, and...
Company:World Resources Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:Summer School Remediation - Earth/Space Science Teacher
Description:Important Comments Priority is given to District employees. Requirements for Applying Materials Possession of a appropriate California credential, ELA and CBEST. Must be NCLB compliant. Three letters of reference and all documents listed...
Company:Los Gatos-saratoga Joint Union High School District
Location:Los Gatos, CA
Posted:5/8/2012
Source:EDJOIN
Job Title:Deputy Division Director, Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, SBE
Description:This job opportunity announcement has been AMENDED to extend the closing date to June 4, 2012. Please DO NOT USE the APPLY ONLINE BUTTON when applying for this announcement. Your application material should be sent to the email address...
Company:National Science Foundation
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:National Science Foundation

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