Careers and Opportunities
Associate Degree in Geography
Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists, $61,523.56
Conservation Scientists, $82,933.14
Forest and Conservation Workers, $25,003.22
Geography Teacher, Postsecondary, $99,925.13
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers, $63,658.55
Surveying and Mapping Technicians, $58,594.08
Surveyors25-1, $92,069.30
Urban and Regional Planners, $95,193.94
Source: EMSI, 2021.1 dataset for San Bernardino and Riverside counties
Career Info
An associate of science degree in geography will can lead to employment opportunities in a wide range of professions that require computer, research and analytical skills. It is also the foundation for four-year college studies in geography or geology.
Potential Careers
- Geographic Information Systems Analyst
- Cartographer
- Surveyor
- Remote sensing specialist
- Urban Planner
- Community Development
- City planners
- Meteorologist
- Transportation management
- Environmental Management
- Writer/Researcher
- Environmental Specialist
- Land Developer
- Forest Ranger
- Environmental Attorney
