Also called: Shoreline Scientist, Beach Management Scientist
Studies how beaches, dunes, and barrier islands change and helps plan beach restoration.
A coastal geologist surveys beach profiles after storms, studies sand movement, and advises towns on beach nourishment and building setbacks.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in geology; a master's is common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Geology, Coastal Science, Oceanography.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-2042: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Drone surveys and AI models track beaches faster; fieldwork after storms and advising towns stay human.
Classes: Earth science, AP Physics, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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