Geology
Earth science — rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, hydrology, and natural resources. Strong for energy and environmental consulting.
Core courses
- • Physical Geology
- • Mineralogy
- • Petrology
- • Structural Geology
- • Sedimentology
- • Geophysics
- • Hydrogeology
- • Field Camp
Career paths
- • Oil and Gas
- • Mining
- • Environmental Consulting
- • Hydrology
- • Government Surveys
- • Academia
- • Geotechnical Engineering Support
- • Graduate School
What to expect
Field camp summer between junior and senior year is iconic and required. Job market depends on energy industry cycles.
FAQ
Is geology good in 2026?
Mixed — oil and gas cyclical; mining and environmental steady. Hydrology is growing.
Geology or env science?
Geology has stronger job market in extraction industries; env science broader for policy roles.
Should I do field camp?
Required for most geology programs and most jobs. Plan summer between junior/senior year.
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