Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Geologists study all aspects of the Earth, including its origin, history, composition, and structure. Astrogeologists are specialized geologists who study the geology of the Earth’s Moon, other planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and meteorites. They are also known as exogeologists and planetary geologists. Approximately 26,300 geoscientists (including geologists) are employed in the United States. Only a tiny fraction of these workers specialize in the field of astrogeology.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Career Ladder
Top Researcher, or College Professor, or Project Leader, or Program Manager
Astrogeologist
Geological Research Assistant
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