Occupations/19-2099.01
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
72%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
42%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
64%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Task
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
- Task
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Task
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
- 02Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- 03Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
- 04Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
- 05Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
- 06Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.28
- Degree of automation2.64
- Time sitting4.48
- Originality (ability)3.38
- Conflict situations2.04
- Hands-on objects/tools3.09
- Outdoors / weather2.26
- Disease exposure1.04
- Decision freedom4.12
Top abilities
- Inductive Reasoning4.25
- Deductive Reasoning4.25
- Written Expression4.00
- Written Comprehension4.00
- Problem Sensitivity4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Near Vision4.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening3.88
- Writing3.88
- Speaking3.88
- Mathematics3.75
- Science3.88
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.38
- Learning Strategies3.12
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 27 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR · Public | Natural Sciences 30.1801 | $13,200 | 83% | 68% | 1 yr $29,685 2 yr $29,685 Bachelor's · CIP 30.18 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN · Public | Natural Sciences 30.1801 | $9,800 | 71% | 61% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Associate · CIP 30.18 |
St Catherine University St. Paul, MN · Private nonprofit | Natural Sciences 30.1801 | $47,500 | 76% | 71% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 30.18 |
Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN · Public | Natural Sciences 30.1801 | $6,100 | 100% | 32% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 30.18 |
Iowa State University Ames, IA · Public | Physical Sciences, Other 40.9999 | $10,400 | 90% | 77% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Marine Sciences 30.3201 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 30.32 |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Marine Sciences 30.3201 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Master's · CIP 30.32 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Natural Sciences 30.1801 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 30.18 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Marine Sciences 30.3201 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 30.32 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Marine Sciences 30.3201 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 30.32 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Physical Sciences, Other 40.9999 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.99 |
CUNY Hunter College New York, NY · Public | Physical Sciences, Other 40.9999 | $7,400 | 48% | 60% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.99 |