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Hi, Gary– Welcome to the section/forum! The job prospects for geo grads are a common topic here and in similar places on the Internet. The consensus seems to be that the outlook is dismal (out of one "dismal science" into another?). I maintain that the price of oil must rise dramatically within a decade or so, enough to cause a resumption of hunting for new fields, so things might look somewhat better by the time you could graduate. Apparently hydrogeologists are more in demand right now, but even that is reportedly fading. The combination of economics and geology may be uncommon enough to allow you to find a unique niche somewhere, perhaps the best key to survival in a tough market. I am not sure how they might best be combined – something to do with assessing economic viability of mining proposals, perhaps? Bear in mind that I am an amateur in these matters. Good luck! –Doug