<p>My husband & I graduated with geology degrees back in the late 70s, and we enjoyed prosperous careers as petroleum geologists until the 80s oil bust. We, along with many of our peers, left that industry for government jobs in environmental geology or for other fields altogether.</p>
<p>Geology degrees, along with petroleum engineering, have been hot and cold depending upon the tempestuous oil business. I would imagine things might be heating up now, especially with the focus on environmental concerns.</p>
<p>However, I do wonder if the traditionally rigorous geology course of study has been watered down & renamed earth science in some colleges. Or, maybe Im just thinking of the environmental science degrees that seem relatively lightweight, ed school types of degrees designed for teacher types. Sorry to be snarky, but many of the ed school courses I know about are shamefully fluffy.</p>