Geology Careers
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You can learn more about geology careers by having a conversation with your Geology faculty advisor.
Our geology graduates excel in many fields including:
- Staff Geologist
- Project Geologist
- Watershed Representative
- Water Quality Technician
- Environmental Technician
- Hydrologist
- Environmental Health Manager
- Science Teacher (Secondary Education)
- Science Writer/Illustrator
- Museum Educator
- Geophysicist
- Project Geologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Geospatial Analyst
- Geoscientist
- Project Leader
- Project Scientist
- Park Ranger
- Materials Analyst
- Urban/Regional Planner
- Field/Lab Technician
Examples of careers requiring an additional MS or PhD (beyond a Geology BS degree) are not limited to:
- Environmental Law
- Paleoclimatologist
- Oceanographer
- Glacial Geologist
- Planetary Geologist
- Geophysicist/Field Seismologist
- Volcanologist
- Geochemist
- Paleontologist
- Energy Transition Scientist
- Community College Professor (with MS)
- 4-Year University Professor (with PhD)
Other excellent resources about geology/geoscience careers include:
- Career information from the American Geosciences Institute where you can explore information about extensive career options and applications of your degree.
- The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information such as a description of responsibilities, salary estimates, typical education requirements, and the average growth rate for the job/occupation, similar occupations, and more. You can find comprehensive and far-reaching resources to further explore careers in the geosciences.