Social Sciences Degrees
If you’ve ever considered a social science degree and you have an interest in geography, you may think about a social sciences degree with a specialty in geography. There are many types of cultural science degrees that fall under social sciences but geography and cartography careers offer social science students another option.
There are actually many different types of geographers so your options don’t end there. You can choose your specific area of geography later or while you are still pursuing your career studies. For example, there are:
Cartography is a type of geographical science that involves measuring and mapping the Earth’s surface. Other areas and specialties of geography involve studying, mapping, measuring, taking statistics, collecting and reading data and much more.
A degree program in Geography is designed to teach you about the Earth’s surface. This will include what it is made up of, how it varies from area to area, how to read maps and data, interpret information from photos and much more. You may also need to learn to use certain software programs, computer-assisted design (CAD) and other technological programs.
A social sciences degree in Geography can be a very fulfilling and lucrative career choice for many students. According to labor statistics, the average geographer can expect to make over $59,000 per year so this is a great career choice. You can expect to look for jobs working for governments (local and federal), as well as other companies and organizations that benefit from the research and study of trends and how they relate to geography.