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Geography

Description of Major

Geography is the science that describes the earth's surface with particular reference to the differentiation and relationships of areas. At Carthage, Geography is a modern applied science that retains its ancient, traditional role as a liberal art. Many societal problems have geographic dimensions and an education in geography provides essential skills for real-world problem solving.
Learn more about the Geography major at Carthage here.

Relevant Coursework

Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, Political and Economic Geography, Climatology, Map Making and Interpretation, Geomorphology, GIS, Math, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Statistics, Environmental Analysis

Why take Geography at Carthage?

Current Outlook

Employment of regional and urban planners is expected to grow more slowly than average through 2006. Demand for surveyors and mapping scientists is expected to decline slightly through 2006, as the widespread availability and use of advanced technologies, such as GIS, increases. Employment may fluctuate along with construction activity.

SALARY

The national average starting salary for geography majors was $23,399 in 2001. New graduates of master's program in geological and related sciences earned an average of $42,875 in 2001. Geographers with a few years experience earn $38,109 on the average and urban planners with some experience make $33,993 on the average.

What can I do with a major in Geography?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

  • Please note that list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.
  • Aerial Photo Interpreter
  • Geographic Analyst
  • GIS Analyst/Programmer
  • Computer Mapping Specialist
  • Map Curator/Librarian
  • Market Location Researcher
  • Site Selection Analyst
  • Geologist
  • Economic Geographer
  • Land Use Planner
  • Cartographer
  • Urban Planner/Developer
  • Surveyor

COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE GRADUATES OF THIS MAJOR

  • Valassis Communications, Inc. - Target Market Analyst
  • Baxter Healthcare - Operations Planning Analyst
  • Rand McNally - Digital Cartographer
  • Walgreen Company - Site Analyst
  • Enviro Staff - Environmental Technician
  • Wisconsin Woods and Water Magazine - Associate Editor
  • Highland Middle School - Teacher Assistant

Graduate Studies in: Geography, Public Administration

Learn more about the Geography major at Carthage here.