What Can I Do
with a Major in ... Geology
Geology
Description of Major
This major educates students about the major Earth systems: the
solid Earth, the Earth’s surface, the hydrosphere, atmosphere,
and cryosphere, and the ancient and modern biosphere.
For
more information on studying Geology: click
here
Employment Opportunities
Graduates
are prepared for a wide range of positions in
environmental engineering and consulting firms, energy and
resource industries, computer mapping firms and state and
federal agencies.
A variety of jobs are available
for geology graduates, including:
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Astronomer |
Mining
Consultant |
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Cartographer |
Oceanographer |
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Consultant |
Paleoclimatologist |
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Cooperative Extension Agent |
Paleontologist |
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Economic Geologist |
Park
Naturalist |
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Environmental Aide |
Park
Ranger |
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Environmental Consultant |
Peace
Corps Worker |
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Environmental Engineer |
Petrographer |
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Environmental Geologist |
Petroleum Engineer |
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Environmental Lawyer |
Petroleum Geologist |
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Environmental Scientist |
Planetary Geologist |
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Exploration Geologist |
Pollution Control Specialist |
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Forest
Ranger |
Professor |
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Geochemist |
Prospector |
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Geodynamicist |
Researcher |
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Geological Oceanographer |
Scientific Photographer |
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Geologist |
Sedimentologist |
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Geophysical Prospector |
Seismologist |
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Glacial
Geologist |
Soil
Scientist |
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Hydrologist |
Stratigrapher |
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Industrial Hygienist |
Structural Geologist |
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Laboratory Technician |
Surveyor |
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Land
Use Planner |
Technical Writer |
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Landscape/Nursery Manager |
Urban/Regional Planner |
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Marine
Advisor |
US
Foreign Service Worker |
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Materials Analyst |
Volcanologist |
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Meteorologist |
Waste
Management Specialist |
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Mineralogist |
Water
Quality Control Technician |
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Well
Logging Specialist |
Some positions
listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate
degree.
Additional Links
Geological Society of America
American Geological Institute
American Geophysical Union
UC McMicken College of Arts & Sciences
This page last updated on June 6, 2008
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