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Winona State University, Career Services, Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 507-457-5340 Web: www.winona.edu/career Email: career@winona.edu͞The study of geography affords students the opportunity to edžamine the differences and similarities of the various physical and cultural environments in which we live. Drawing
on concepts from both the physical and the social sciences, geographers work in such fields as education, urban and regional planning, government agencies, conservation,
international business, tourism, cartography, international relations, etc." (Winona State Uniǀersity Geography, 2009)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (2011) reports that hiring for the Class of 2011 (all majors) nationally is up 5.9% with an average salary offer of $50,462.
Hiring for the Midwest region is reported by The Collegiate Employment Research Institute (2010) as also increasing by 10% for Bachelor graduates with an average salary of
$36,866, which is down from the past two years. The Midwest Colleges and Employers Association (2010) reports regional (12 state Midwest region) hiring is increasing by 9%
with an average starting salary of $35,453 for all Bachelor degree recipients. The Midwest Colleges and Employers Association (2010) also reports all Liberal Arts majors
regionally are expected to earn an average salary of $34,242 while The Collegiate Employment Research Institute (2010) reports Liberal Arts majors are expected to earn an
average starting salary of $35,445.AREAS EMPLOYERS PREPARATION
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
Environmental geographers are concerned with how human beings use the earth and impact the environment Environmental Management Conservation Waste Management Environmental Regulation Emergency Management Outdoor Recreation Management Federal and state government: EnvironmentalProtection Agency, Departments of
Agriculture, National Forest Service, National
Park Service
Real estate developers Scientific and research groups Waste management companies Chemical companies Firms specializing in forestry, mining, environmental issues, or surveying Law firms Become skilled in related computer technology. Take biology and chemistry courses for environmental management positions. Take electives in plant science, forestry and wildlife management for careers in recreation and forestry management. Join environmental organizations on campus and in your community. Seek environmental-related experience through internships, summer or part-time jobs. Learn federal government job application process. Earn a law degree for work areas such as environmental law and policy.CULTURAL & HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Cultural and human geographers study the
aspects of geography that relate to different cultures. They especially focus on cultural origins and movement and the cultural characteristics of regions. Cultural Resources Historic Preservation Historical Consultation Community Development/Redevelopment
Education Research State, regional, and local government Peace Corps Real estate developers Companies dealing with insurance, transportation, communications, and international trade Scientific and research groups Museums Develop an open mind towards the language, history, customs, and culture of other countries. Learn how to conduct library research, make field observations, and interpret artifacts. Learn a foreign language for field observations in other countries. Participate in cross-cultural groups and organizations. Develop excellent communication and teamwork skills in order to work with historians and archivists in recreating the geography of the past. Obtain related experience in your area of interest through volunteer or paid positions including internships. Become skilled in related computer technology. Learn federal, state, and local government job application process.GEOGRAPHY
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Winona State University, Career Services, Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 507-457-5340 Web: www.winona.edu/career Email: career@winona.eduAREAS EMPLOYERS PREPARATION
GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
Geographers utilize a variety of
technologies to generate maps, store, analyze and interpret map information. Cartography Geographic Information Systems Remote Sensing Federal government agencies: Departments ofDefense, Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, and
State, Defense Mapping, NASA, Central
Intelligence Agency
State and regional government agencies:Departments of Transportation or Agriculture
Private industry including telephone, utilities, construction, engineering, energy, environmental planning, and consulting firms Map publishers Mapping software companies Colleges and universities Take courses in surveying and measurements, photogrammetry, computer systems, database management, technical mathematics, drafting, statistics, optics, remote sensing, art, graphics. Learn to be detail-oriented.
Gain experience reading maps and interpreting data sources including geological surveys and satellite images. Seek related experience, such as a part-time job or internship, to develop technical skills. Investigate federal, state, and local government job application process.PLANNING
Planners ensure that communities develop
in an orderly way and that they have the services necessary to support them. City/Regional Planning Housing Development Convention/Tourism Community Development Demography Transportation Waste Management Conservation City, county, and regional planning agencies Local and state government Federal government agencies including:Agency for International Development, World
Bank, Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Research organizations Private business Banks Industrial firms Public utilities Architecture firms Real estate developers Develop team work and communication skills.
Participate in student government.
Take courses in public administration or public finance. Observe city/county advisory meetings.
Seek internship or work experience in a local government office, as they are a large employer in this area. Learn federal, state, and local government job application process. Obtain master's degree in planning.
Earn a dual degree in planning and law.
Research the certified planning credential obtained through the AmericanInstitute of Certified Planners.
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Physical geographers study earth processes
such as climate and weather. They alsoEvaluate the impact of natural hazards such
as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Biogeography Geomorphology Natural Hazards Weather and Climate Hydrology Environmental Regulation State and local government Federal government agencies including: USDepartment of Agriculture, US Geological
Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Forest Service, Bureau of Land
Management, The National Resources
Conservation Service
TV/Radio stations Agribusiness corporations Outdoor recreation companies Resource management agencies Develop strong analytical and communication skills. Take courses in physics, chemistry, soil science, agriculture. Take courses like weather systems, atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, physical meteorology for more job options in meteorology/ atmospheric science. Gain experience through part-time jobs, internships or volunteer opportunities related to climate, weather or natural hazards. Be willing to relocate to regions that have job availability.GEOGRAPHY
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Winona State University, Career Services, Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 507-457-5340 Web: www.winona.edu/career Email: career@winona.edu Waste Management and Disposal Research institutes - Insurance companiesAREAS EMPLOYERS PREPARATION
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Economic geographers study the dist. of
resources and economic activities within a certain region. They may use this info. to advise orgs on where to build new facilities. Location Scouting Real Estate Analysis Transportation Agricultural Planning Travel/Tourism Planning Federal, state, and local government Market research firms Manufacturing, wholesale, and retail firms Public utilities Consulting firms Real estate appraisers and developers Banks Develop strong communication skills.
Take business courses such as economics, advertising, marketing, finance, statistics to increase marketability in the field. Earn a business minor.
Learn to see all sides of a problem, including economic, social, political, and environmental. Observe city/county advisory meetings.
Obtain business or planning-related work/volunteer experience to build contacts and increase marketability. Consider earning a master's degree in planning.GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION
Geography teachers may specialize in one
or more areas of the discipline or incorporate it into a social science education program. Teaching Research Elementary/secondary schools, public and private Colleges and universities Develop strong communication skills, both oral and written. Seek volunteer or paid experiences, such as camp counselor or tutor, with target age group. Research state standards for certification. Obtain certification/licensure for public school teaching. Obtain multiple certifications for increased employability. Specialize in an area such as quantitative research techniques, computer mapping, or natural resource management. Join National Council for Geographic Education. Complete a master's degree for community college teaching or a Ph.D. for college/university teaching and research. Maintain a high grade point average and build strong faculty recommendations to prepare for graduate school.GEOGRAPHY
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Winona State University, Career Services, Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 507-457-5340 Web: www.winona.edu/career Email: career@winona.eduSTRATEGIES LINKS
Bachelor's degree qualifies you for entry-level positions in government and industry. Master's degree qualifies you for community college teaching and advancement in industry and government. Ph.D. is required for research and teaching positions in colleges and universities and senior positions in government and industry. Geography provides a broad foundation for future career endeavors. Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, internship, or co-op experience in your area of interest. Join professional organizations such as the American Geography Society or the NationalCouncil for Geographic Education.
Become a member of groups directed toward improvement of natural resources or environment and pollution control. Maintain knowledge of current environmental issues including policy, conservation, and industry trends. Computer knowledge is extremely important in geography. Obtain experience with geographic information systems. Develop strong mathematical and statistical skills. Develop skills and interest in mapping, graphics, and charts. An interest in photography may prove beneficial. Develop good communication skills.Association of American Geographers
GeographyJobs.com
National Park Service
Teacher - Postsecondary from the Occupational Outlook HandbookU.S. Geological Survey
Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2003)
The following is a representative sample of types of job positions relating to geography (not all possible options are listed):
Geographer
This field is growing annually at a rapid rate of 2.6% (Economic Research Institute, 2010). There are 1,200 positions nationwide averaging an annual salary of $76,000 (United
States Department of Labor, 2009). In Minnesota the annual salary averages $80,000. Starting salaries average $52,500 nationally and average $55,500 in Minnesota. A
Bachelor͛s degree is the minimum reƋuirement (DISCOVER, n.d.).Travel Guide
This career field is growing annually at a moderate rate of 1.0% (Economic Research Institute, 2010). Nationally there are 35,900 positions including 540 positions in Minnesota
(United States Department of Labor, 2009). The annual salary averages $28,500 with an average annual salary in Minnesota of $30,000. Starting salaries average $24,000
nationally and aǀerage Ψ25,000 in Minnesota. A Bachelor͛s degree is preferred (DISCOVER, n.d.).
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Winona State University, Career Services, Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 507-457-5340 Web: www.winona.edu/career Email: career@winona.eduCartographer
This field is growing annually at a rapid rate of 2.7% (Economic Research Institute, 2010). Nationally there are 11,800 positions including 210 positions in Minnesota (United
States Department of Labor, 2009). The annual salary averages $59,500 nationally and averages $62,500 in Minnesota. Starting salaries average $47,000 nationally and average
Ψ49,500 in Minnesota. A Bachelor͛s degree is a typical reƋuirement (DISCOVER, n.d.).Teacher (Secondary)
This career is growing annually at a moderate rate of 0.9% (Economic Research Institute, 2010). There are 1,091,700 secondary teachers nationally including 19,350 in
Minnesota (United States Department of Labor, 2009). Annual salaries average $53,500 nationally and average $56,500 in Minnesota. Starting annual salaries average $39,000
nationally and average $41,000 in Minnesota. Licensure is required upon completion of a Bachelor degree (DISCOVER, n.d.).
For additional information please visit the websites below: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Career One Stop: http://www.careeronestop.org/ iSeek - Minnesota͛s Career, Education, and Job Resource͗ http://www.iseek.org/ O*Net Online: http://www.onetonline.org/Economic Research Institute (2010). Economic Research Institute survey of salaries. Retrieved from http://www.erieri.com/
DISCOVER (n.d.). DISCOVER. Retrieved from http://actapps.act.org/eDISCOVER/Midwest Colleges and Employers Association (2010). Regional report college hiring 2010-2011. Des Moines, IA: Author
National Association of Colleges and Employers (2011). NACE salary survey, 50(2), 1-24. Bethlehem, PA: Author
The Collegiate Employment Research Institute (2010). Recruiting trends 2010-2011 (40th anniversary ed., pp. 1-38). Michigan State University Publications: Author
United States Department of Labor (2009). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/
Winona State University Geography Department (n.d.). Geography Department. Retrieved from http://www.winona.edu/geography/