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CAREER
Geographers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$85,220
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-0.2% (little or no change)
Career
What Geographers Do
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
Other Job Titles Geographers May Have
Earth Observations Scientist, Geographer, GIS Geographer (Geographic Information Systems Geographer), Scientist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
- Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales.
- Write and present reports of research findings.
- Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
- Teach geography.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Geographers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (43%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
Majors Related to Career
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