What Can I Do With A Major In…
GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
General Information:
Geography relates the study of Earth to social, political, and economic development. It is a broad
major that requires that students take courses in economics, history and politics, as well as in
geography. A field in and of itself, geography has many subdivisions as well such as cultural
geography, geomorphology, and many others. Math and science are critical to all geographers as
essential tools to learning and practicing this profession. Environmental scientists study the effects
of humans, industry, production, and other sources of pollution on nature and the environment.
Many of these professionals also do advocacy work, trying to curb as much environmental damage
to nature, wildlife, and people as possible. UCCS offers the following four tracks in Geography and
Environmental Studies: Human and Cultural Dynamics; Physical Systems; Environmental and
Sustainability; and Geospatial Techniques.
Career Possibilities:
Aerial Photo Interpreter
*Geographer
Cartographer
Water Conservation Planner
*Emergency Program Manager
*Hydrogeologist
Surveyor
*Urban and Regional Planners
*May require additional education or certification
*Environmental Scientist
*Geoscientist
*Oceanographer
*GIS Specialist
*Environmental Consultant
Land Use Planner
Social Science Teacher
Statistics:
 2012 annual median salary of Urban and Regional Planners is $69,100; employment is expected
to grow 20% by 2020.
 2012 annual median salary of Cartographers is $69,600; employment is expected to grow 22% by
2020.
 2012 annual median salary for Emergency Management Directors is $75,300; employment is
expected to remain flat in Colorado.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.aag.org
www.environmentalcareer.com
www.earthworks-jobs.com
www.iaem.com
www.gjc.org
www.bsee.gov
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com