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A Geographer is a professional who studies the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, including oceans, landforms, climate, and natural resources. They use data to develop maps and charts that help them analyze geographic trends. A geographer's job responsibilities may include conducting research on geographical topics; analyzing spatial data; creating maps or other visual representations of geographic information; developing policies related to natural resource management; teaching classes about geography or related subjects; writing reports for government agencies or private organizations; advising decision-makers on regional development projects.

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Avg Pay: $65K
Jobs: 0
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Avg Pay: $77K
Jobs: 39

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Geography
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,603Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Geography
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,780Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Geography
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,210Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Geology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,397Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Geographer and Other Important Info

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9.3 years
$71K
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3.33 years
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