Guides and analysis
The questions worth answering before you spend four years.
Long-form research from our team, with the federal data attached and the uncomfortable parts left in.
Is a Geology Degree Worth It in 2026?
A cost and outcome analysis of the geology degree, using federal wage and employment data rather than institutional marketing.
Read, by Steven Mitchell → ComparisonGeology vs Geophysics: Which Path Is Right for You?
How the two disciplines differ in coursework, daily work, employability, and mathematical demand.
Read, by Steven Mitchell → Practical guideField Camp Guide: What to Expect and Why It Matters
What geology field camp involves, how to prepare, what it costs, and why employers ask about it before they ask about your GPA.
Read, by Steven Mitchell → Salary researchGIS Salary Guide 2026
What geospatial roles pay, using federal occupational data and an honest account of where that data falls short.
Read, by Miles Richards → Step by stepHow to Become a Professional Geologist
The full sequence from degree to licensure, including the mistakes that add years to the process.
Read, by Stacy Choi → Decision guideOnline Geology Degrees: Are They Worth It?
Which parts of an earth science education work online, which do not, and how to evaluate a program honestly.
Read, by Miles Richards → Alternative pathsGeology Careers You Can Get Without a Degree
Technician, field, and survey roles that do not require a four-year degree, and what their realistic ceilings are.
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