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Geography & Earth Sciences - Quick Tips to Careers

Introduction

Geography and Earth Sciences are closely related fields. Geography integrates the study of people, places and the environment. Earth Sciences integrates field based research, laboratory based experiments and quantitative modeling and description. Both will require an understanding of the earth’s history in order to predict its future, and the increasingly complex challenges that confront us going forward.

Career-Related Skills

  • Ability to plan and conduct research.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data.
  • Ability to use laboratory equipment.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to make observations.
  • Ability to read/construct maps and graphs.
  • Decision-making skills.
This guide contains only a partial list of career fields and related occupations in Accounting. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education.

Related Occupations

Agricultural Scientist/Technician
Air/Water Quality Control Manager
Atmospheric Scientist
Cartographer
Climatologist
Community Developer
Conservationist
Earth Scientist
Ecologist
Energy Policy Program Manager
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Educator
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Quality Specialist 		Environmental Scientist
EPA Inspector
Hazardous Waste Manager
Facilities Planner
Forest Ranger
Forester
Geographer
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Geologist
GIS Programmer
Hydrologist
Industrial Developer/Planner
Land Developer/Economist
Meteorologist
Museum Educator		 Natural Resource Specialist
Occupational Safety Specialist
Oceanographer
Park Ranger
Research Assistant
Soil Conservationist
Surveyor
Site Researcher
Systems Analyst
Teacher
Transportation Analyst
Urban/Regional Planner
Wastewater Plant Manager
Water Scientist
Wetlands Conservation Manager

Next Steps

In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
  • Speak with a Career Counselor.
  • Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
  • Talk with individuals working in the field.
  • Contact related professional associations.
  • Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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