what do you do with a degree in "Earth Sciences"?

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<p>"This is just to increase my own understanding of the subject. It sounds like there are many ways for her to make a decent living with a Ph.D. degree from one of these “disciplines”. "</p>

<p>DadII, these posts are so great to see. And who says she has to have a PhD, anyway? She’s a couple months into her freshman year … a million things could change … who knows, she might decide to get an MBA or a law degree or go directly into the work force … no need for her to plan on a PhD at this point.</p>

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<p>She can also teach with a Phd degree. Don’t worry, she won’t starve to death. :D</p>

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<p>Any thoughts about Duke’s program? My D is taking a class in this department because she is quite interested in the subject, but says one of the undergrad classes is called “Rocks for Jocks”.</p>

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<p>Shrinkwrap, I don’t have specific knowledge of Duke’s program, but I want to mention that many science departments will have a course or two designed for non-science types who need to fulfill distribution requirements. These courses, therefore, typically have no prerequisites, so they must be rather basic. I attended a well-respected university with a top-ranked med school. Along with all the rigorous pre-med courses, the biology department offered a course called “Plants and Man Today.” ;)</p>

<p>So, the existence of a Rocks for Jocks type of course does not necessarily tell you much about the department.</p>

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<p>Great point, mafool.</p>

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<p>You can always do research.</p>

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<p>My sis is a geology major–got her MS and has had a career working as a geologist for oil companies, on the exploration end. She’s traveled the world and is great to take on trips to Zions Nat’l Park! The rocks speak to her.</p>