What Can I Do with a Geology Degree?

Transfer Programs

Geology and Geology-related (Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences, Planetary Sciences, etc.) Transfer Programs

Meet a Geologist!

Career paths in geology are varied and numerous.  Meet some geologists below to learn what they do!

  • Remediate and monitor contaminated water, soil, and air for urban, suburban, and rural sites Meet a hydrologist!
  • Collect, test, and analyze surface and subsurface materials in determining sites for construction of buildings, roads, bridges, etc.  Meet a geophysicist!
  • Develop alternative (geothermal, wind, solar, hydrothermal, etc.) and traditional (oil, gas, coal) energy resources  Meet a petroleum geologist!
  • Map and explore field sites for mining of natural resources needed for electronics, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and human civilizations!  Meet an exploration geologist!
  • Investigate locations and interpret data to assess natural hazard risks and mitigation techniques  Meet a volcano seismologist!
  • Research the drivers for global climate change and its implications for the future Meet a climate scientist!
  • Educate students in schools, colleges, and universities, as well as the public in museums and within the community  Meet a geosciences educator!

Who are geoscientists? What type of jobs do recent graduates hold?

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) gathers and publishes data focused on employment, demographics, skills, research, degree levels, and additional categories every few years.  For a downloadable report, visit "The Status of Recent Geosciences Graduates - 2021."

Learn more about the Earth and geology!