Careers and Outcomes

Work with, and for, the Earth

Enjoy a career in the outdoors and make a difference for the planet.

Our alumni work in private industries and many governmental agencies.

A geology degree prepares you for any number of positions in these career fields:

Economic geology
Engineering
Fossil energy
Geochemistry
Geomorphology
Geophysics
Hydrogeology
Marine geology
Mineralogy
Mining
Paleontology

Your passion and knowledge of the Earth can help create a sustainable future for all.

Graduate school options

Take your passion for geology farther. An undergraduate degree in geology prepares you for graduate study in many related fields.

Biology
Chemistry
Geospatial sciences
Mathematics
Physics

Teach geology

Want to become a high school geology teacher?

The Master of Arts in Teaching program provides a way to get your teaching certification and a graduate degree.

Help for your job hunt

The Missouri State Career Center can help you jump-start your career. They have a list of current openings, tips for preparing your résumé and on-campus interviews.

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