What is Geography and How Does it Apply Today


Geographers

Geographers held about 1,600 jobs in 2020. The largest employers of geographers were as follows:Federal government, excluding postal service - 62%Educational services; state, local, and private - 15%State government, excluding education and hospitals - 8%Professional,... ... more

Academic Programs of Interest for Geographers


Ancient Studies
Ancient Studies seeks to encourage the study of antiquityin all its facets - including its history, art, architecture, literature, music,philosophy, religion, and science - and to promote... more
Geography
Geography is the study of the earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena. Four historical traditions in geographical research are the spatial analysis of natural and human... more
Urban Studies
Urban Studies is the scientific discipline that studies all aspects of cities, their suburbs, and other urban areas. This includes urban economics, urban planning, urban architecture, urban... more