Science and Math
Bioinformatics Technicians
apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
$52120
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Earth, Marine and Space Professors
teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$104710
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Remote Sensing Technicians
apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
$56830
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Quality Control Analysts
conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
$56830
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.
$83810
Associate’s degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match
Chemical Technicians
conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
$53700
Associate’s degree
Strong job growth
Political Scientists
study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
$124100
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Anthropologists
research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.
$69960
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
Archeologists
conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.
$69960
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Geographers
study the nature and use of areas of the Earth’s surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
$85620
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Hydrologists
research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.
$90150
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
Remote Sensing Scientists
apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.
$110100
Master’s degree
Industrial Ecologists
apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
$80090
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match
Geoscientists
study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth’s internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
$112110
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Physicists
conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
$137700
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
$100550
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Chemists
conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
$86410
Bachelor’s degree
Materials Scientists
research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
$104450
Bachelor’s degree
Astronomers
observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
$126250
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Bioinformatics Scientists
conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
$89910
Bachelor’s degree
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
$89910
Doctoral degree
Geneticists
research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
$89910
Doctoral degree
Microbiologists
investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
$91840
Bachelor’s degree
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
$67640
No degree required
High job satisfaction
RFID Specialist
design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
$112320
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
Geodetic Surveyors
measure large areas of the Earth’s surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
$70260
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Biostatisticians
develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
$97170
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Architectural and Engineering Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
$158100
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
Biofuels Development Managers
define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
$158100
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction