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What can I do
with a Geology Degree? |
Paid Internships and Job Placement |
Salary Expectations
There are many
types of careers that you can pursue with a
Geology
or Earth Science degree.
- Environmental Geology: You can be involved in
water and
soil
testing
and remediation, assessment of sites for pollution types and amounts,
clean-up
of toxic chemicals from the water and/or soil.
- Engineering Geology: Engineering geologists work
with
other
professionals
to oversee the planning and construction of buildings, bridges, roads,
dams, landfills, and tunnels. Geological engineers are experts in
rock strength, stability of slopes, and the mechanics of soils.
- Geological Education: You can specialize in
Middle
Childhood or
Secondary Education, bringing the Earth Sciences to children of a broad
spectrum of ages. Teaching at the college/university level
requires
a Ph.D. at most institutions.
- Petroleum Geology and Economic Geology: This
involves
searching
for and helping to mine or exploit Earth’s resources, including ore
minerals,
oil, natural gas, and coal.
- Field Geology: You can make maps, assess areas for
geological activity,
and monitor environmental remediation.
- Science Writing and Editing: With a combination of
English
or Journalism
coursework, you can write or edit science articles, manuals, and other
texts.
- Environmental Law: With background in the earth sciences,
you can go on to study and litigate various aspects of the impact of
humans on the physical environment.
- Administration and Management:
- Sales and Service Industries:
- Administration and Management:
- Graduate School. You can enter graduate school to
specialize
in
a specific area of geology or an allied field. Geologists who
specialize
in the following areas typically have a Master’s Degree or a Ph.D:
- Paleontology–the study of
ancient
life
and ecosystems
- Volcanology–the study of
volcanoes
- Seismology–the study of
earthquakes
- Hydrogeology–the study of
groundwater, its
flow,
and its pollution and remediation
- Hydrology–the study of surface
water
flow
- Geochemistry–the study of
geochemical
reactions
in rocks and water
- Geophysics–the study of the
physics of the Earth (e.g. paleomagnetism, plate
tectonics, earthquakes)
- Structural Geology–the study
of
mountain
building
and the folding and faulting of rocks
- Paleoclimatology/Paleooceanography–the
study
and modeling of past oceans and climates
- Oceanography–the study of coastal
processes,
sediment transport, construction of harbors, ocean circulation, and
other marine aspects
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