Career Options

Employment is found in a wide array of public and private sectors and involves natural hazard assessment, environmental remediation, resource exploration and development, education, and public policy development. Working conditions vary greatly, but often include a diverse mix of travel, fieldwork, lab work, computer modeling, office work, and report writing. In addition, a degree in geology provides students with a broad suite of skills that allow for migration into other endeavors such as environmental law, computer modeling, science journalism, and more.