The Geography major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within History, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of History, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists SOC: 17-1021 Occupation: Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $78,380 | 12,790 | N/A | N/A |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians SOC: 17-3031 Occupation: Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $51,940 | 56,720 | N/A | N/A |
Geographers SOC: 19-3092 Occupation: Geographers | $97,200 | 1,380 | N/A | N/A |
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1064 Occupation: Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,730 | 3,290 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,550 | 630,980 |
| 2023 | $133,560 | 589,750 |
| 2022 | $128,620 | 543,290 |
| 2021 | $124,650 | 497,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,380 | 12,790 |
| 2023 | $76,210 | 12,330 |
| 2022 | $71,890 | 13,270 |
| 2021 | $68,900 | 12,610 |
| 2020 | $68,380 | 12,600 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,940 | 56,720 |
| 2023 | $48,940 | 56,050 |
| 2022 | $47,180 | 56,580 |
| 2021 | $46,910 | 56,070 |
| 2020 | $46,200 | 53,370 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,200 | 1,380 |
| 2023 | $90,880 | 1,460 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 1,360 |
| 2021 | $85,220 | 1,440 |
| 2020 | $85,430 | 1,450 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,730 | 3,290 |
| 2023 | $85,600 | 3,480 |
| 2022 | $81,920 | 3,340 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 3,440 |
| 2020 | $82,330 | 3,720 |