What can you do with a geoscience degree?

Explore the world. Make a living. Make a difference.

Geologists work in the field, the lab, and with computers to seek a greater understanding of Earth. Geoscientists help protect the planet by studying it, learning from it, and predicting what the future will bring. They perform environmental assessments and study global environmental systems. They locate water, mineral, and energy resources. They predict geological disasters. And they offer advice on major development projects. As a geoscientist, you can make a huge impact on the world around you.

Where do geologists work? Geologists find career opportunities in many different fields, including

• Climate and global process modeling
• Environmental remediation and engineering
• Petroleum and mining exploration and extraction
• Natural hazards assessment
• Land use planning
• Ocean and space sciences
• Paleontology
• Education (K-12 and university)

Equally diverse are the employers. Successful geology graduates from The University of Texas at Austin work for nonprofit organizations, multinational companies, government agencies, high schools, research institutes, and universities.

Also see:

• Careers in the Geosciences by EarthScienceWorld.org
• AGI Guide to Geoscience Careers & Employers
• Career Resources