Which of the next phd degrees are the best option?

Question

Phd in geology, Phd in geophysics, Phd in enviromental science or Phd in statistics. From these Phd options which one has more future??. That is, which one offer the best (and real) job oportunities in the near and far future. And finally in what are you basing your response.

Answer 1

Environmental science.

Based on the fact that going green is such a huge initiative in many countries.

Answer 2

I would definitely say environmental for sure

Answer 3

Is it really worth it to put such time and effort into something that may not pay off?

Answer 4

I would say environmental science.  The environment is going through a warming period now which most people believe to be because of global warming and what we are doing to our environment.  In the near future we are going to need environmental experts to give advice on how to counter act the effects of global warming, how to help our environment stay strong, and give our environment the ability to sustain us with our ever growing population.

Answer 5

I love when people answer questions about how you spell.  Like everyone doesn't make typos.  I"m a college instructor and I make mistakes.  

Anyway, to answer your question, i think that statistics and environmental science have the best future.  Although geophysics is in high need.  As someone mentioned, the environment is in high need and will continue to be.  although, the jobs don't pay very much.  A degree in statistics can get you a job in many different positions, with such mathematical skill.  The question is, what do YOU want to do.  You don't want to do something that makes you unhappy.  

From personal experience, i did my masters thesis on environmental criminology and I know that the field is in high need.

Answer 6

Well, by the way you spell.......you need to go to a community college and stop worrying about a doctorate.

Answer 7

i agree with Tracey and still prefer PhD in environmental science because of climate change.

i have attended many climate change meetings and they are still in search of qualified people

the job market is huge

see

www.unfccc.int