<p>Which science majors have good job prospects for a BS, that I can later pursue a PhD in a related field? I've read Environmental Science and Geology can be good majors for something like this, but biology or chemistry aren't as much. I don't plan on going to grad school right after my undergraduate degree, so I'd like to be able to have a job with my field, if possible.</p>
<p>If you want a half decent job after undergrad I’d advise you to stay away from the sciences entirely and go for computer science, engineering, or finance/accounting. Most sciences you need a professional degree ie MED Pharm Dental… for decent job prospects. For pure science geology or perhaps food science.</p>
<p>what about Math, do math majors do well? I hate business, I don’t like the idea of engineering, and I’m not entirely too sure on the prospect of computer science.</p>
<p>Math majors actually do have pretty good prospects, and there are a lot of different directions you can go with a math degree, from both practical and theoretical perspectives. I’d do some googling; I’m sure there are a number of websites or pages on math departments’ sites talking about what you can do with a degree in math.
Even if you’re not sure about computer science, I would still recommend that you try at least a class or two. Programming skills are becoming absolutely invaluable, in math, science, and engineering. You might be surprised. I was definitely skeptical of programming/computer science before college, since I found it intimidating and it was my brother’s territory. I ended up loving it, though, am now minoring in CS, and wish I had discovered it earlier.</p>
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<p>The better job prospects for math bachelor’s degree holders appear to be in finance and computers. Of course, there is also the path of getting a teaching credential to become a high school math teacher.</p>
<p>Physics majors may be able to adapt to some engineering jobs, or some of the jobs that math majors end up in. Geology majors may find jobs in government regulation, oil, gas, and mining (although petroleum or mining engineering may be more optimal for the latter jobs).</p>
<p>But would I be able to find a job where my physics knowledge would be applied if I were to earn such a degree?</p>