Also called: Earthquake Scientist
Studies earthquakes and the vibrations that travel through the Earth.
Seismologists analyze ground-shaking data from sensors worldwide, locate quakes within minutes, build earthquake hazard maps, and work on early-warning systems that buy people seconds to take cover.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in geophysics for research; master's for industry and government roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Geophysics, Geology, Physics.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI already detects and locates small quakes faster than analysts, trimming routine data jobs; hazard modeling, early-warning design and research stay human.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Computer Science, Earth Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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