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