Also called: Ocean Forecast Scientist
Builds computer models that forecast ocean currents, storm surge, and sea-level rise.
You code and run ocean forecasts used by the Navy, Coast Guard search-and-rescue, and coastal cities preparing for hurricanes.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in oceanography, physics, or applied math with programming.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Oceanography, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Growth is for geoscientists overall.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI ocean emulators now produce fast forecasts; fewer model coders needed, with validation staying human.
Classes: AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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