<p>What can one do with an earth science major? Any responses about any aspects of this question are welcome.</p>
<p>I posted this on the careers section also--let us see where we get responses--</p>
<p>I am a professional geologist in Texas, worked for 25 years in the Energy Industry. </p>
<p>Demand in the Petroleum industry is huge right now for Geologists and Geophysicists.</p>
<p>Employment for Geologists: Largest- Petroleum Industry (both oil and natural gas) --High demand right now, salaries are high (MS starting abt $70-$80K), you should expect to get a Masters. </p>
<p>I personally know Geologists working in 'Engineering Geology" in California assessing risks of earthquakes, flooding, landslides. Also "Environmental Geolgoists" working on site evaluations for cleanup and prevention of WAste and toxics. </p>
<p>Thats a brief-- I love the profession and science --most people do -- ask some questions and I will try to answer</p>
<p>It looks like you are in California. Great Geology programs up and down the state. ARe you in college or considering going somewhere??</p>
<p>Thanks rty456. You are really putting my mind at ease. A few days ago, I had what I'd like to call a pre-life crisis.</p>
<p>And yes, I am actually a freshman at UC Santa Cruz right now. </p>
<p>How common is it to get into the field of climate change/alternative fuels with an earth science major, assuming you get your master's?</p>
<p>rty456, can you give any insight on geophysicists that don't wish to go into the petroleum industry? Opportunities, etc... Thanks</p>
<p>I did a quick search and found the environmental and engineering geophysical society. I dont have much experience with this end of earth sciences. I dont know the climate right now, but I am aware of geophyics being used (near surface stuff) in engineering sites. Reasearch and government agencies (USGS) California Division Geology (something like that) are also a possibility Dont know how demand is ...</p>
<p><a href="http://www.eegs.org/%5B/url%5D">http://www.eegs.org/</a></p>
<p>As to earth sciences and the field of climatechange and alternative fuels, I dont see much direct connection, but certainly this is an interesting area. Sweetwater texas is sort of ground zero for the Wind Energy in the area and employemnt needs are high (mostly mechanical though) ... </p>
<p>If this is a strong interest, you shoudl be thinking Graduate school, which you shoudl be considering anyway. I know when you are in school you this doesnt sound appelaing . But somethign to consider. BTW UC Santa Cruz is considered a good earht science program by the geologic community</p>
<p>Hello, rty456! I noticed you said that you worked in Texas- do you by any chance have any affiliation with the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. I applied there and haven't been able to find much information on the school- apparently it is relatively new. And, if you are not affiliated with the school, do you know much information about it?</p>
<p>P.S.- Sorry hye345 for using your post to gain info- i just didn't know where else to ask rty456. Thanks!</p>
<p>The "Jackson' part of the school is new.. A large donation from a Geologist. </p>
<p>The UT Geoscience School / College has been a well known and respected program for 50 + years. </p>
<p>hope this helps</p>