I would really like to live in a rural area in the future. Major/career advice?

Question

What degree should I pursue if I'd like to live someplace like Alaska, or simply enjoy a quiet shack in the mountains somewhere in U.S.?

I ONLY want to earn a Bachelor's degree. No graduate school.

Also, money is not an issue. I do not have expensive tastes.

It seems a little ridiculous to base my career on this, but it truly is my end goal. A relaxing shack in the middle of nowhere. Some travel might be nice, but not too much. A small city near lots and lots of nature would also work.

I imagine I would need to pursue an outdoor career of some sort.

So, what? Forestry? Environmental biology? Wildlife biology? Geology? What degree would provide me with the most job security?

Answer 1

Just throwing out a few more ideas:

- veterinarian

- local tour guide / adventure tour operator

- teacher at a local area school

- work from home writer of some sort -- novels, magazines, etc.  (hard to break into, though)

Good luck!