What Can I Do With a Major In Geography?
The mission of UGA Geography is to advance understanding of social and natural processes in a complex and changing world. As geographers, we are interested in where things happen, how people and places near and far are interconnected, and the impact of humans on the landscape and environment.
The breadth of geography as a discipline together with the flexibility of the undergraduate program allows students to tailor their coursework to suit the needs of a wide range of employers in business, government, and education. Opportunities in the technical fields of geographic information systems and mapping sciences continue to grow rapidly (see details of the interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate program in Geographic Information Sciences). Opportunities remain strong in the fields of environmental assessment, watershed management, atmospheric and earth sciences, city surveys, and transportation geographies. For more details, contact the Undergraduate Advisor.
** Includes Self-Employed
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Drop-In Hours are great if you have a question or if you aren’t sure where to start. Drop-in hours are available Monday - Friday from 11 AM - 2 PM. Further information can be found at career.uga.edu/appointments.
- The Career Center offers in-person, phone, and virtual career coaching appointments. To schedule an appointment, please do so through your Handshake account or call (706) 542-3375. Connect with Your Career Consultant
Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities
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Find alumni on LinkedIn who have graduated from UGA with their Geography degree. See what they are currently doing and how they got there! To find UGA alumni, search for UGA's LinkedIn profile and select Alumni from the menu in the left margin.
Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
Researching Careers: Regardless of the career that you desire to pursue, talking with professionals in that field is essential and can help validate your decisions. Use the Informational Interview guidelines in the UGA Career Guide to learn more about how to connect with individuals in your areas of interest.
Graduate School: If you are interested in going to graduate school, check out these Getting Into Graduate School resources on the UGA Career Center’s website. For additional graduate school help, meet with your Career Consultant at the UGA Career Center.
The Forage online job simulations
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O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
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My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
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UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
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Interstride- Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
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Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
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Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
General
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
Specific Job Boards and Internships
- AAG Jobs in Geography Center
- AGI Internships and Fellowships
- AGU Pathfinder Career Center
- American Museum of Natural History REU Physical Sciences Program
- APA Jobs Search
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- EPA Internships
- GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
- GISjobs.com
- IRIS Summer Internship Program
- NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
American Association of Geographers
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
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| Apex Systems | Geographic Information Systems Analyst | Apex Systems | Geographic Information Systems Analyst | Central Intelligence Agency | Analytic Methodologist | Central Intelligence Agency | Analytic Methodologist | National Park Service | GIS Intern | Northeast Georgia Regional Commission | Grants & Planning Specialist | University of Georgia | Access Services |
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
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| Georgia Institute of Technology | Global Development, MS | Oxford Brookes University | Midwifery, MSc | University of Georgia | Urban Planning and Design, MUPD | University of Georgia | International Policy, MIP |