Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Geographers study the distribution of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, and global scales. There are approximately 1,280 geographers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Manager or College Professor
Geographer
Research or Teaching Assistant
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