Achieve a Successful Career with a Geography Degree

Geography is the study of the interrelationships between the earth and its people. The field of geography is considered both a physical science and social science. Geography focuses on (for example) climate, land, water, space, mineral resources, population density, changes in the environment, how people adapt to those changes, populations, migration, transportation, and much more. Geography is an especially worthwhile major today as the world becomes increasingly globalized and continues to experience economic, political, and cultural globalization. This article suggests a number of career paths for geography majors or those with a geography degree.

Sample occupations for geography majors or persons with a geography degree:
climatologist, cartographer, market researcher, market research analyst, location analyst, real estate developer, urban planner, GIS analyst, land acquisition coordinator, intelligence officer, geographer, teacher, professor, GIS technician, project manager, quality control, environmental consultant, organic analyst, land manager, crime analyst, transportation planner, hydrologist, geomorphologist, land economist, and more.

Types of employers of geography majors or those with a geography degree include:
government organizations, real estate agencies, research firms, environmental organizations, publishers, educational institutions (at all levels), health planning and public health organizations, land development, travel agencies, transportation companies (such as airlines), manufacturing firms, and more.

To find out more specific information about careers in geography, visit the Assocation of American Geographers, and particularly take note of their careers in geography section.