What
Can I Do with a Major in...Geography?
Geography
Description of Major
This major educates students about the
spatial dimensions of human activities and physical landscapes.
For
more information on studying Geography:
click here
Employment
Opportunities
Graduates
are prepared for a wide range of positions in
federal, state and local government, business, and non-profit
organizations.
A variety of jobs are available
for geography graduates, including:
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Aerial Photo Interpreter |
Landscape Architect |
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Agricultural Extension Agent |
Land-Use Analyst |
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Air/Water Quality Control Manager |
Librarian |
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Cartographer |
Location Expert |
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Cartographic Editor |
Map Analyst |
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Cartography Compiler |
Map Curator |
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Census Specialist |
Map Editor |
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Climatologist |
Marine Surveyor |
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Coastal Zone Manager |
Medical Geographer |
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Community Developer |
Natural Resource Specialist |
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Demographer |
Outdoor Guide |
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Earth Scientist |
Park Ranger |
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Ecologist |
Peace Corps Volunteer |
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Editor |
Planner |
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Energy Industry Consultant |
Pollution Control Specialist |
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Environmental Affairs Advisor |
Production Specialist |
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Environmental Impact Analyst |
Professor |
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Environmental Quality Specialist |
Property Manager |
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Environmental Researcher |
Public Utilities Specialist |
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Facilities Planner |
Real Estate Agent |
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Forestry Technician |
Remote Sensing Analyst |
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Geographer |
Reservations Manager |
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Geographic Area Specialist |
Site Researcher |
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Geographic Information Systems |
Soil Conservationist |
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Hazardous Waste Planner |
Surveyor |
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Health Services Organization Manager |
Systems Analyst |
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Health Services Planner |
Teacher |
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Hydrologist |
Tourist Information Officer |
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Industrial Developer |
Traffic Manager |
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Industrial Planner |
Transportation Analyst |
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Information Broker |
Transportation Manager |
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Intelligence Agent |
Urban/Regional Planner |
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Journalist |
US Geological Survey Scientist |
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Land Developer |
Weather Forecaster |
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Land Economist |
Wildlife Manager |
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Land Surveyor |
Zoning Investigator |
ome positions
listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate
degree.
Additional
Links
Association for American Geographers
American Geographical Society
UC
McMicken College of Arts & Sciences
This page last updated
on June 6, 2008
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