Employment in the Earth Sciences is currently robust outside of higher education. Geology looks very good. The University of West Georgia has posted a nice little essay on careers in Geology , as has the American Geophysical Union and the American Geological Institute . For a broader view of employment in the sciences, see the careers page of the National Academy of Science. By the way, recent data from the National Science Foundation shows that Wooster ranks first in Ohio and sixth nationally among 867 four-year colleges in the number of geology graduates who complete the PhD degree.
Graduate work is still essential for many jobs in Geology.
You may appreciate their helpful essay on finding the right graduate program and getting in .