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What is the most common employer for volcanology? Who is the best?

I am in my freshman year of college and thinking about my career. I want to study volcanoes, but have no idea how to go about it beyond graduate school. #careerquestions

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Thank you comment icon Bethany, Ravi gave you an excellent answer. Heed his advice. But there's one important thing I need to add: You really, really need to make an appointment with your academic advisor -- and lots of follow-up appointments as well. It's his or her job to find all the viable career options that spring from your major, help you figure out which options you find most appealing and map out action plans depending on your choices. A major reason for going to college is that it connects you with professionals who will help launch your career. You must take the initiative and make full use of your academic advisor's skills -- and ask for advice and counsel from your wisest professors as well. Lore Croghan
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Gene’s Answer

Hi Bethany,

Most people in this area work for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and states with significant volcanic activity also have state survey agencies that employ them as well, such as CA, HI, and WA. Outside of those employers, I'm sure universities with robust geology departments have them as well, so as you move through your education I'm sure your school can help you look for internships or even jobs in the university department to help get you on your way.

Sounds like a very interesting career is ahead of you!

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Bethany,
Employers of volcanologists are government agencies, such as the U.S. Geological Survey and the state geological surveys, private companies and in non-profit an academic institutions. Most employers prefer a degree in geosciences, but a degree in physics, chemistry, biology, math, engineering or computer science are also accepted, along with coursework in geology. Be prepared to take classes that include mineralogy, petrology and structural geology. Web search shows, the job demand for Volcanologists is expected to grow 7% in the next 10 years, which is faster than the average profession with an average pay of $110K+.

Looks like a good career and if geology is of interest to you, go for it.
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