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Geoscience

Boise State University

Master's DegreeAcademic

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The program leading to the degree of Master of Science (MS) in geosciences is designed to prepare students for professional careers or further graduate studies in earth, environmental, or hydrological sciences. Completion of the program requires completion of an individually tailored curriculum approved by the graduate program committee, and original research that culminates in a publicly defended thesis.

Credits

30 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Idaho

    Idaho

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageChemistry

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilitySpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMap creation softwareData base user interface and query softwareGeographic information system

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAbney levelsAutomatic buretsBinocular polarizing microscopesCalorimetersCarbon hydrogen nitrogen CHN analyzersChipmunk crushersClinometersConductivity indicatorsCryogenic magnetometersDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital chlorine testersDigital hydrometersDigital micropipettes

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium19-4043.00Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianstitle_inference$48,390 median$92,210 top+2.04%10
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational sampling and testing standards — develop and institutionalize best-practice protocols that govern laboratory and field operations across multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Geological technician teams — mentor, evaluate, and develop personnel at all experience levels to build sustained departmental technical capability.
  • Integrated geological, geophysical, and geochemical survey programs — lead program design, resource allocation, and execution strategy at the organizational or regional scale.
  • Strategic exploration decisions — inform senior leadership by synthesizing complex multi-source datasets into clear, evidence-based geological interpretations and risk assessments.
  • Professional technical reports and regulatory submissions — review and approve final deliverables, ensuring scientific rigor, compliance, and stakeholder clarity.
  • GIS, analytical software, and database infrastructure — oversee selection, implementation, and governance to maximize data quality and cross-project interoperability.
  • Equipment procurement and maintenance programs — direct capital planning and vendor management to ensure that field and laboratory technology meets evolving operational demands.
  • Cross-functional project teams including geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists — coordinate contributions and resolve technical conflicts to achieve integrated project outcomes.
  • Industry literature, emerging methodologies, and regulatory developments — monitor continuously and translate insights into updated organizational practices and competitive exploration strategies.
  • Organizational quality assurance and safety culture — champion rigorous attention to detail, integrity, and cautiousness as governing principles across all geological technician operations.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
57%
Placement Rate
54%