Fellow Engineers, please help this Prospective Student :)?

Question

Hi,

I applied for Geological Engineering in all the Universities I applied to but I got a few questions. First of all, How much do they get paid? Second of all, the reason being for me applying for Geo Engi is that I want to work in the oil/petroleum industry, that being said, is it easy for a Geo engi to be recreuited by an oil company fast after they graduate? Also, many of my teachers say that people should be working towards the agriculture and mining fields, is it because Geo engi has a bright future? Would there be Geo Engi. demand in the future? Also, does anyone know when exactly our oil will run out? Also, do Geo Engi get to travel around the World (atleast that's what I heard) and make lots of money that way? Finally, is Geo Engi a fun job, something you would look forward everyday, regardless of pay? Thanks for your time and I hope someone answers maybe a few of these questions because I'm a prospective student. Anyways, thank You for your time.

Answer 1

Seek a university with a good overall Engineering program and do not try to limit your field of study. As already mentioned, Chemical Engineering is a sound and broad field with many possibilities. So are the other Principal engineering disciplines of Electrical, Civil, Mechanical.
Your first two years are going to be in core technologies applicable to all engineering fields. You may change your mind as to which curriculum to pursue after you are exposed to the core. Many do.
Basically, what are you really curious about ? That is where your real interests will be. The rest will take care of itself.
You might talk to the guidance offices about Co-op programs where you can work in an engineering environment while you are in college. It will take a little longer to graduate, but you will gain experience and it will help pay for your education as you go.

Answer 2

If you want to work in the petroleum industry I would consider Chemical Engineering. It is a very broad degree that you could tailor by taking geological and environmental engineering courses as your electives. You would have a very bright future as a Chemical Engineer. You could always work on developing alternative energy sources. Battery and alternative fuels are a possible means of powering our vehicles in the near future. Many if not most petroleum engineers have their degree in Chemical Engineering. You can expect a starting wage from about 53,000-70,000.

Answer 3

properly the solid component is your first 2 years of engineering are really similar. Physics, chemistry, calculus... which will be your meat grinder. Petroleum engineers search for oil, Geotech Engineers look at foundations as area of civil and structural engineering. you'll study about the adjustments. the school/college may have a recruiting workplace that could assist you comprehend the thanks to get a interest and going prices. Engineers have become $50 to70k on commencement

Answer 4

I've seen figures that project we have used just over 50% of the worlds natural supply of oil. Given that the past 100 years have accounted for most of that suggests that in just under 100 years from now we will run out. Given that I would suggest a more stable industry because everyone is looking for alternative sources.