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What are geology jobs?
Types of geology jobs
- Environmental field technician.
- Forester.
- Environmental protection specialist.
- High school science teacher.
- Hydrographic surveyor.
- GIS analyst.
- Archaeologist.
- Sustainability engineer.
Do Geologists make good money?
Exploration Geologists typically make between $90,000 and $200,000; Mine Geologists typically make between $122,000 and $150,000; and Resource Geologists typically make between $150,000 and $180,000. Professionals who ascend to the rank of Chief Geologist can command salaries in excess of $230,000.
What are the education requirements to become a geologist?
What Are the Education Requirements to Become a Geologist? Geology is one of the core STEM subjects and a bachelor’s degree will be required at the very minimum for most jobs. In some states and for some jobs (especially where safety issues are concerned – such as in mines) certification may be required to practice.
What are the job opportunities after BSc Geology?
Generally, there is no job after B.Sc. Geology. But, if you do M.Sc. in geology then there are a large no. of jobs in both sectors i.e. private and goverment sectors such as Coal India, HCL,ONGC, CGWB etc. But, after b.sc. geology you can prepare for IFS.
What is the job description of a geologist?
Geologists have an important job to study the many characteristics and processes of the land, water and other particulate matter that make up the Earth. A job as a Geologist will vary depending on the employer, but generally, the duties and requirements are:
Why is it important to study geology?
Their wider understanding of the Earth and its processes is also important, not just for the rocks. Geologists may be experts on mudslides and other ground-based natural disasters and what cause them, earthquakes and volcanoes for example. Therefore, they also study the Earth’s short-term processes and their impact.