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American Geological Institute GEOSCIENCE CURRENTS Geoscience Enrollments Jump Sharply in 2008-2009 No. 23 22 June 2009 The 2008-2009 academic year saw a sharp 8% increase in the number of geosciences undergraduates enrolled in U.S. institutions, to a total population of 22,191. This trend was not evident in graduate enrollments, which remained basically flat at 7846 students. These trends reflect statements from departments about sudden increases in undergraduates because of the increased interest in energy and environmental issues. As constrained budgets have limited the number of funded graduate positions, enrollment remains steady but admission has become more competitive. 40000 US Geoscience Enrollments, 1955-2009 35000 Students 30000 25000 20000 Undergraduate 15000 10000 5000 Graduate 0 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 Year Source: AGI Geoscience Workforce Program, data derived from AGI’s Directory of Geoscience Departments Degrees granted in the geosciences have remained steady, reflecting the enrollment numbers of the past several years. The recent influx of students will not likely be seen in degree production until the 2010-2011 academic year. Degrees Awarded 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 US Geoscience Degrees Granted, 1973-2009 Bachelor's 2000 1000 0 Doctorate Master's www.agiweb.org/workforce/ 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 Year Source: AGI Geoscience Workforce Program, data derived from AGI’s Directory of Geoscience Departments 1985 1987 SERVING THE GEOSCIENCES WORLDWIDE GI ATHE AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 - Christopher Keane workforce@agiweb.org 2007 2009
American Geological Institute GEOSCIENCE CURRENTS U.S. Geoscience Salaries Continue Upward Climb No. 24 6 July 2009 Salaries for all geoscience-related professions continue to exceed the national mean salary for all other science occupations in 2008. Petroleum engineering salaries averaged $119,400, and salaries for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) averaged $89,300. Salaries for environmental scientists and specialists averaged $65,280, just $1,000 over the national average for other science occupations. $120,000 $110,000 Mean Annual Salaries of Geoscience Professions (1999-2008) Petroleum Engineers Atmospheric and Space Scientists Mean Annual Salary (USD) $100,000 $90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: AGI Geoscience Workforce Program, data derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, 1999-2008. Geographers Geoscientists (except Hydrologists and Geographers) Other Science Occupations Environmental Scientists and Specialists (including Health) Environmental Engineers Hydrologists Mining and Geological Engineers (including Mining Saftey Engineers) Petroleum engineering salaries, along with geoscientist salaries are strongly driven by the oil and gas industry. The growth in atmospheric and space science salaries tracks the increase in federal funding of atmospheric research. The increase in geographer salaries can be traced to the increased use of GIS technology in the private sector over the past five years. Percent Change 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% Percent Change in Mean Annual Salary (1999-2008) 27% 19% 17% 13% 9% 8% 6% 4% 0.1% 0% 1999-2008 Note: Salaries were adjusted for inflation and normalized to 2008 dollars. Source: AGI Geoscience Workforce Program, data derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, 1999-2008. www.agiweb.org/workforce/ SERVING THE GEOSCIENCES WORLDWIDE GI ATHE AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE - Leila Gonzales workforce@agiweb.org
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