Geography class Fayetteville

What jobs do you need geography for?

Geography is the study devoted to understanding the phenomena of the Earth and other planets, as well as its lands, features, and inhabitants. There are plenty of fields that require geographers and many jobs where your degree could come in handy. Here is a list of all the jobs you could do with a degree in geography:

• Geographical information systems officer
• Environmental consultant
• Cartographer
• Planning and development surveyor
• Town planner
• Commercial/residential surveyor
• Secondary school teacher
• Social researcher

Besides the jobs that are directly related to the field, there are also jobs where your degree in geography can come in handy. Below you’ll find a list of all the jobs that are related to the field:

• International aid/development worker
• Political risk analyst
• Astronomer
• Logistics and distribution manager
• Sustainability consultant
• Tourism officer
• Market researcher
• Transport planner
• Landscape architect
• Nature conservation officer

All these jobs can sound cool and interesting, but it is important you read and learn about each of them before you choose a career path based on something that sounded cool. For instance, let’s say you liked the sound of being a town planner, but you never learned that for that job you also need a background in engineering, law, and even politics. What if these are all fields that are not of your interest? This is why research is crucial!

Is geography an easy degree?

As we mentioned, geography is the study of phenomena surrounding lands, features, inhabitants, and basically the Earth. Geographers dedicate their studies to learning about the physical properties of Earth's surface and the human societies spread across it. Learning about human behavior and the physical attributes of the Earth is not going to be an easy task. Then again, there are no easy subjects and careers, some people are just more gifted in some areas than others. For instance, someone that is really good at math might be terrible at biology or history which involves a lot of memorization. If you are good at something, it doesn’t mean you’re bad at other things, it just means that some things come easy and others don’t. With that being said, geography is a complicated field of study because it encompasses many other fields. As you could see above, there are plenty of areas that can involve geography, which is why you need to be prepared to learn about many different fields and subjects.

What is the importance of geography?

Many experts will argue that there has never been a more important time to study geography than now. With the humanitarian and environmental issues we face as a humanity, we need geographers to work on these relevant issues. Whatever your passion for the world – fascination with landscapes or concerns about sustainability – geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and advance you professionally. If you are a person who cares for the environment and you want to make a difference by combating climate change, geography is one of the degrees that can help you pursue this career path.

This is why geography is so important, even more so in today's political, social, and economic environment. You could work towards making an impact in the world and do it by using your degree in geography. However, there are plenty of other fields in which your degree in geography will come in handy. You don't necessarily have to change the world or work in these fields. Just know that geographers are highly needed in today's society and with your work you can add value to your community, your life, and the world.