Geology students are the happiest with their degrees according to the National Student Survey, which polls university students across UK colleges and universities for satisfaction in their school and their major. An impressive 95% of geologists out of 220,000 polled said they were satisfied with their major, the highest of any other sampled. On the flip side, photography majors admitted only 67% were happy with their major.
Below I will outline the top 10
reasons I believe geology students rank as the happiest students at
college. From intellectual curiosity, to rugged field trips, to good career options, there are a lot
of upsides to pursuing a career in geology.
1. Geology allows you to pursue your curiosity about the world
around us. You can get answers that inform on the world around us, such as why
are there white sand beaches, how do volcanoes form, what controls our climate,
how to the oceans work, etc.
2. One of the best parts about being
a geologist are the field trips.
As a geology major in college you will visit outcrops of rock, camp in the
wilderness, and hike for hours all in the name of science. If this sounds like
a good way to earn college credit, or get paid for when in your career, you
should probably consider geology.
3. Geology can take you around the world. There is a need for
geologists around the world and often times a geologist’s field site is in
another state, country, or continent. You will have the opportunity to travel
and meet fellow scientists from different walks of life.
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4. You get to use your analytical
skills to solve problems no one
has an answer to. There are many unknown aspects of geology, especially as
it’s a relatively new science compared to physics, chemistry, and biology. Take
your analytical mind and apply it to understand how to predict earthquakes or
study the composition of exoplanets.
5. A career in geology is well
compensated, with a variety of
different career paths and job titles. The main types of careers for
geologists are in academia, working for the government (USGS), environmental
consulting, oil and gas industry, or mining industry.
6. You can have access to a variety
of cutting edge technology.
Geologists regularly use seismic data to understand the subsurface, complex
subsurface models to reconstruct the past, or detailed physical measurements to
understand subtle movements.
7. There is great employment growth for geologists. The
US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 10% increase in employment from 2014 to
2024.
.8. You can get a job right out of college if you’re happy with a bachelor’s
degree. There are many job opportunities with a BS in geology. However,
there are a few more opportunities with those that gain a MS in geology.
9. It is a laid back field and a small community of colleagues. You’ll find
that you undoubtedly know people in common with other geologists and will find
many geologists sociable and friendly.
10. Geology lets you get to study
ROCKS. In some ways, the field is a bit black and white. Many people
either are fascinated by the rocks and systems around us or simply not. If you
find yourself hiking and wondering asking yourself “why” questions, you’ll fit
right in.
That wraps up the 10 reasons
why I believe geology students are the happiest at college. It’s an exciting
field with a lifetime of learning.
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Proudly a Geologist
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