CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Geography?
You can do a lot with this major! Geography majors go on to successful careers in academia, business, science, research, publishing, and much more.
You can graduate with a B.A. or a B.S. in Geography (Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science).B.S. students take either the Geographic Information Science (GIS) or Environmental Systems track, which emphasize math or computer science. B.A. students choose one of these tracks: City Systems, Environmental Systems, Geographic Information Science, or Regional Analysis and Development. For more information, see the Department of Geography site.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Common Career Titles for this Major
(Some fields require a graduate degree.)
- Architect
- Cartographer
- Community Planner
- Computer Mapper
- Consultant
- Energy Researcher
- Environmental Consultant
- Forestry Technician
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
- GIS Technician
- Geopolitical Consultant
- Hazardous Waste Planner
- Hydrologist
- Location Expert
- Map Librarian
- Market Researcher
- Park Ranger
- Professor
- Project Manager
- Researcher
- Resources Manager
- Sales Engineer
- Site Surveyor
- Soil Scientist
- Surveyor
- Systems Analyst
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
- Traffic Manager
- Transportation Planner
- Urban Planner
- Weather Forecaster
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Geology majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Critical thinking and evaluation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong research skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to gather, assess and interpret data
- Ability to apply rhetorical theory to professional practice
- An understanding of the composition of the Earth and the processes that operate on it
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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