Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Geographers study the distribution of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, and global scales. There are approximately 1,500 geographers employed in the United States, although many other people work in careers that require a major or classwork in geography.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Manager or College Professor
Geographer
Research or Teaching Assistant
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