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I was originally thinking of doing Civil Engineering because of the job prospects for the future, however, i don't think this is the right field for me since i don't have a passion for buildings. I decided to switch degrees to Geology. I plan on majoring in Geology with a minor in GIS, or Civil Engineering, and then going for Masters in Structural Geology and Sedimentology. Is their any demand for Geologists, or is it a waste of money to pursue this degree?

There is certainly a good market for geologists. Especially in the Oil and gas. Mining is sometimes going with ups and downs...

For grads it can be difficult in Europe currently, but with 3 or 5 years experience there is not problem getting a well paid job.

I don't know how the US is doing for grads and this can always change in a couple of years...

Demand will stay high though!!

I come from a structural-home design and civil drafting brackground and am loving be in geology. Given civil engineering is more about infrastructure then it is actual buildings as you claim you do not like buildings.

Regardless, I would make the switch. Geology has an application in just about everything. Civil engineers can not do their job with out geologists.

Just dont be that person that thinks they have the next 7 years of uni and life all mapped out like you suggested. Its ok to think you want to go in that direction but there are so many rad aspects to geology you should just get in it and start doing stuff

I feel that everyones said the same factor that youve said over and over again. Dont you think its time for some thing far more?