CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Geology?
You can do a lot with this major! Geology majors go on to successful careers in academics, research, politics, government, industry, publishing, the arts, and much more.
There are four degrees available in this area: the B.A. and the B.S. in Geology, the B.S. in Geophyiscs, and the B.S in Geological Engineering (the last of which is offered through the Civil Engineering Department). For more information, contact the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Common Career Titles for this Major
(Some fields require a graduate degree.)
- Cartographer
- Consultant
- Environmental Technician
- Geological Engineer
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geoscientist
- GIS specialist
- Hydrogeologist
- Journalist
- Mineralogist
- Mining Geologist
- Museum Curator
- Oceanographer
- Paleontologist
- Park Ranger
- Petroleum Geologist
- Professor
- Project Manager
- Research Scientist
- Sales Engineer
- Seismologist
- Soil Scientist
- Surveyor
- Teacher
- Volcanologist
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Geology majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Critical thinking and evaluation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong research skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to gather, assess and interpret data
- An understanding of the composition of the Earth and the processes that operate on it
- Ability to read maps and aerial photography
- Ability to idenitfy rocks and minerals
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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