tidusx3

I am an undergraduate who has not declared a major(s), but it is time to decide what I shall major in. I enjoy economics and geology equally, but even if I was concerned about enjoying my major path, I will consider the pressure I will face in the job market after graduation more.

So, if I had to choose one major:
a) Which major would more likely open more opportunities to land me a better paying career, considering the selectivity and competition in each market?
b) Which major would require the least amount of time in graduate school and beyond to have a better-paying career?

and, just in case

c) Which major's coursework (considering geology's emphasis on physics, math and chemistry which I noticed somehow relate to the highest percentile scorers on the LSAT, as does economics) do you believe would better prepare one for the LSAT?

zapfino

For job considerations, Economics and Geology will lead you down some different paths...

With a bachelor's in Econ, that path probably will involve working in a business position. How well it pays depends on the type of business. A management trainee position right out of school likely will pay less than if you went into investment banking. With a bachelor's degree in Geology, that path might involve working for a governmement agency, an energy company, or possibly, a high school teaching position in science. These would be salaried positions with more limited room for advancement or pay. That said, they may offer good benefits, some job security, and you might have a major that is employable just out of school.

For grad school considerations, an advanced degree in economics will improve your employability and pay, but could take more time in grad school than geology (assuming you'd go for a doctorate). You could also go for an MBA or other professional degree which would require less time in grad school, and may pay as well or better.

An advanced degree in geology also will improve your employability and pay. Some energy companies pay quite well, and you might find a ready market for your degree. The time in grad school might be shorter compared to economics (assuming you'd go for a doctorate), but even a master's degree will pay-off in a career.

There isn't a great deal of difference between the LSAT scores of science and econ majors, with science majors (physics/math) only slightly higher than econ majors. Both could be appropriate prep for law school.

Where does the Anthropology mentioned in your thread title fit in? Why not just do Geology + Economics? Double majors don't need to be directly related to each other. You also should consider that Economics and Geology complement will each other in certain aspects of energy/environmental economics/policy/law.