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Geography Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Geography but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Geography but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Geography majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Geography majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Geography majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 65,900 |
| 6 | Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists | 64,700 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 78,300 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 53,700 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 39,100 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 51,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 97,800 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 46,700 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 44,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Geography majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Geography majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 117,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 101,000 |
| 3 | Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists | 102,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 78,700 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 54,500 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 87,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 177,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 132,000 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 84,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Geography majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Geography majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 137,000 |
| 9 | Postsecondary Teachers | 101,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 75,500 |
| 5 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 110,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Urban and Regional Planners | 122,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 88,100 |
| 2 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 155,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 220,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 95,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Geography majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Geography majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 65,400 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 88,100 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 71,800 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 51,600 |
| 4 | General government, n.e.c. | 68,500 |
| 4 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 64,700 |
| 4 | All construction | 63,800 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,500 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 35,100 |
| 2 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 56,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Geography majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Geography majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 65,500 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 86,700 |
| 5 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 105,000 |
| 5 | General government, n.e.c. | 98,800 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 103,000 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 128,000 |
| 4 | All construction | 88,100 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 144,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 105,000 |
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