What major? Geology vs Medical Technologist

[dadavester]

<p>I am very interested in both majors and I have to declare my major soon. I'm bilingual, young, single and I'm willing to relocate anywhere. My first choice was Geology but more research has made me look elsewhere as I'll need to at least complete a Masters degree meanwhile I can finish an MT degree in much less time and have a higher chance of finding a job afterwards. I've narrowed it down to this.</p>

<p>Geology
Cons
-Much more difficult
-I’ll have to AT LEAST complete plenty of internships and a GIS certificate along with a masters just to make me competitive in the job market
-Fluctuating job market
-Constantly relocating
-Start off doing blue collar labor work on well sites/mud logging
Pros
-I also love biological sciences and hospitals intrigue me
-Higher earning potential ($60k-150k)
-I'm slightly more interested in this major
-More in touch with nature (I love hiking, mtb, etc)</p>

<p>Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Cons
-Less pay ($35-70K)
-More stressful
-Less respect (Bossed around by Nurses and Doctors)
Pros
-Less time in school
-Nearly guaranteed job security (especially in my area)
-Consistent pay and schedule
-No relocation
-Slightly easier (I'll finish with better grades which will make me more competitive than Geology)</p>

[jumperchick]

<p>I don’t know much in specific about each major or your interests, but my dad is a geologist and loves it. If you want to be able to do field work and hike and travel, geology is the way to go. From the way it sounds you’d rather spend your life doing geology because you think it might be more enjoyable, so in the long run it sounds like you might be happier studying geology.</p>