<p>Im currently a high school junior, and I know I still have time to decide, but i'd like to know what majors are avalible for somebody with my interests. Id like to do something I enjoy, and while money isnt the most important factor, id like to do something where I can make a good living. I've always liked science and have always gotten good grades (mid to high 90s) in science courses. I like to be outdoors and travel a lot. Im not particularly bad at math and dont mind doing it, but i dont love it, so im a little shaky on being an engineer. What science majors should I look into? Geology? Enviormental science or studies?
Thanks for the help in advance!</p>
<p>I would steer clear of most science majors. Most lead to poor employment prospects and very poor pay and careers while at the same time being a lot of hard work that takes longer to complete. If you get a science degree nowadays your best options are to go on to a healthcare profession, teach, or get a grad degree in an unrelated area (business/finance).</p>
<p>Geology and environmental science sound like good options for you if you’re scientifically inclined and enjoy working outside. Careers in these fields run the gamut, with some in an office-type environment, and others with extensive field work/site visits. Environmental studies generally leans more towards the policy side, which may or may not be your cup of tea. Plan on at least a master’s degree for geology, and probably for environmental science as well, for the best employment prospects. Salaries vary by education and field: I’m a geologist, so my information is better there, but geologists in industry with a Ph.D. generally start out north of 6 figures, entry level environmental consultants with a bachelor’s might be… $40-50K? Maybe someone in environmental science can chip in on the accuracy of that last number, but that’s probably the range of entry-level salaries you’re looking at. Master’s/government/academia will drop you somewhere in the middle.</p>
<p>Nursing/finance are not the right fit for everyone. Likes science/likes being outside mean that probably neither of those options are a great fit.</p>