<p>They won’t be fooled by the rocks that you got</p>
<p>@CollegeDropout1
<a href=“The Pay Scale of a Geologist | Work - Chron.com”>http://work.chron.com/pay-scale-geologist-3685.html</a></p>
<p>I just realized that by the end of summer, I’ll almost be a senior 
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<p>Assuming of course it all transfers…</p>
<p>@collegedropout, you staying with UCLA? I know someone that recently got a Geology degree from a CSU and she’s making good money. </p>
<p>@Zalrons Do you know what her job is?</p>
<p>@CD, not really. She does something with a mining company but I have no idea what exactly. </p>
<p>I’m not trying to be a smart a**, but what types of jobs do you find with a Geology degree. I’m honestly asking, cuz I have no clue. </p>
<p>@2016Candles You can’t find a lot of geology jobs in California, but there are some. Geology majors usually work outside of California, in the natural resources industry, like in mining and oil exploration.</p>
<p>Ok. So what do YOU plan to do with that degree? Do you have a plan, or are you just winging it? (I mean that in a good way)</p>
<p>@2016Candles I was hoping to stay in LA, so I wanted a job in software development. If I can’t find a job there, then I am probably going to go to Texas A&M for graduate school to get a Master’s in geology. If I do that, then I shouldn’t have much trouble finding a six figure paying job in the oil and gas industry.</p>
<p>I found out I can take around 14 computer science and Programming in computing classes if I major in cognitive science. I’m still not sure if a cognitive science degree can lead to a career in software development </p>
<p>@collegedropout1 YES, it can! It’s a huge field in tech and lots of other things. My daughter was going to minor in Cog sci but is doing linguistic Anthro instead. Cog sci is a major that is really taking off. We were talking to some tech executives and they were really big on it. Great choice! And there are lots of potential avenues. (My daughter was worried about the math and coding.)</p>
<p>@CollegeDropout1 </p>
<p>Considering that Cognitive Science is the study of intelligent systems, both real and artificial, it sounds like it can lead to opportunities in that field.</p>
<p>Cognitive science connects with ccmputers because they’re trying to mimic the way humans think - through neuroscience.</p>
<p>After I saw this list, I got really worried. A lot of this people didn’t get good jobs with a cognitive science degree.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-study/alumniwhere-are-they-now/”>http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-study/alumniwhere-are-they-now/</a></p>
<p>Between geology and cog sci I would go with cog sci. I live in Silicon Valley and they’re talking about it a lot. At least you’ll learn coding. But on the other hand, with geology you can move to TX and make a bundle. Years and years ago some prof I knew gave up teaching and became some sort of geological consultant and made a bundle. Not sure what he did exactly. But probably on the wrong side politically. :((</p>
<p>I don’t know now - that cog sci list looked a little bleak. </p>
<p>What about atmospheric science major? Global warming is going to be an ongoing issue and average salary is about $110,000 in many places:
<a href=“Atmospheric Scientist: Job Duties, Outlook and Salary”>http://education-portal.com/articles/Atmospheric_Scientist_Job_Duties_Outlook_and_Salary.html</a></p>
<p>@Lindyk8 I was also thinking about that one, but I don’t think a BS in atmospheric science pays all that well. I would have to go to grade school. I’m thinking of doing the Linguistics and Computer Science degree. It gives me more freedom to take more CS courses. Or I’m also think of doing the mathematics of computation one, but I’m scared of the upper division math classes. </p>
<p>Ling and CS sounds good. </p>
<p>Anyone here doing TSP? I was planning on working/relaxing this summer, but I keep hearing good things about TSP. Im just not sure if I’m ready to start this summer or if I need a mental break. </p>