The average annual wage of the occupations is $92,460 and $44 per hour. 6 vocational programs could be taken for the Geographers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 1,460 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 6 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Geographers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 3 | $24,254 | - | - | - |
| Geospatial Intelligence | 2 | $41,729 | - | - | - |
| Geography | 37 | $28,140 | - | - | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 176 | $25,900 | - | - | - |
| Geography (other) | 18 | $25,955 | - | - | - |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 3 | $31,450 | - | - | - |
The following 20 occupations are related to Geographers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Statisticians | 29,950 | $109,190 | $53 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 12,330 | $78,810 | $38 |
| Surveyors | 50,740 | $74,000 | $36 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 56,050 | $54,090 | $26 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 9,310 | $101,530 | $49 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 20,820 | $119,050 | $57 |
| Economists | 16,420 | $132,650 | $64 |
| Survey Researchers | 8,190 | $66,670 | $32 |
| Sociologists | 2,890 | $106,710 | $51 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | 7,720 | $69,780 | $34 |
| Historians | 3,040 | $76,120 | $37 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | 3,000 | $61,500 | $30 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 30,890 | $62,370 | $30 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,030 | $103,640 | $0 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,480 | $97,660 | $0 |
The following 227 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Geographers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.