Stackable Credentials

Credentials for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

364 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $48,390 · projected growth +2.0%. See full occupation profile →

Certificate

ADVANCED PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

Chattanooga State Community College
TN
Certificate

APPLIED LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
WV
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Northeastern Junior College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Red Rocks Community College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Front Range Community College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Trinidad State College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Community College of Aurora
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Community College of Denver
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Arapahoe Community College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Pueblo Community College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Colorado Northwestern Community College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Otero College
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Morgan Community College
CO
Associate's Degree

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Lamar Community College
CO
Micro-Credential

Advanced Geospatial Systems Certificate

The University of Tennessee-Martin
TN
Bachelor's Degree

Applied Geology

Metropolitan State University of Denver
CO
Associate's Degree

Applied Technology

Aims Community College
CO
Certificate

Aquaculture Technology

College of the Redwoods
CA
Associate's Degree

Aquaculture Technology

College of the Redwoods
CA
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. and B.S. in Geology

Wheaton College
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. and B.S. in Geology

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Earth & Environmental Science

Earlham College
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Geological Sciences

Northwestern University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Geology

DePauw University
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Geology

Hanover College
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Geology

Augustana College
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Geology

Monmouth College
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Geology

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Geology

Indiana State University
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Geology

University of Southern Indiana
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Geology

Ball State University
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Geology

Indiana University-Northwest
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Earth Science

Indiana University-Bloomington
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Earth Science

Northeastern Illinois University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Earth-Space Science

University of Indianapolis
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Geo-Sciences

Purdue University-Main Campus
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Geology

Eastern Illinois University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Geology

Olivet Nazarene University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Geology

Illinois State University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Geology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Geology

Principia College
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S.L.A.S. in Geology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
IL
Associate's Degree

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Baltimore City Community College
MD
Certificate

BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB SCIENCE

Baltimore City Community College
MD
Certificate

BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Community College of Baltimore County
MD
Bachelor's Degree

Bioprocessing Science

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
NC
Certificate

CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Chattanooga State Community College
TN
Certificate

CHEMICAL OPERATIONS

BridgeValley Community & Technical College
WV
Short-Term Certificate

Chemical Process Operator

Mountain Empire Community College
VA
Short-Term Certificate

DOC- Oil and Gas Technology

Pueblo Community College
CO
Certificate

DOC- Oil and Gas Technology

Arapahoe Community College
CO
Bachelor's Degree

Data Science

Lyon College
AR
Certification

Drill Rig Operator

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Conduct jobsite assessments to identify hazards related to ground conditions, utilities, existing structures, and overhead obstructionsVerify utility locations and interpret utility markings to ensure safe working distances from above‑ and below‑ground utilitiesInspect work platforms and evaluate rig stability factors before accessing or operating the drill rigPerform and document pre‑shift Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to identify risks and define required control measuresAssess foundation depths and surrounding conditions to confirm suitability for safe drilling operationsSet up and stabilize drill rigs using manufacturer‑approved procedures including outriggers, attachments, safety devices, and controlled access zones
Bachelor's Degree

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Austin Peay State University
TN
Associate's Degree

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rose State College
OK
Master's Degree

EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES

Johns Hopkins University
MD
Doctoral Research

EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES

Johns Hopkins University
MD
Bachelor's Degree

EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES

Johns Hopkins University
MD
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