Geographers
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Median Yearly Income
$90,260
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+3.69%
What do 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.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Realistic
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