Employment of geographers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2014 to 2024.
More than half of all geographers are employed in the federal government. Governments and businesses rely on geographers to research topics such as natural hazards, the use of resources, and climate change. However, efforts to cut spending are expected to result in a decline in federal government employment, adversely impacting employment of geographers.
Job Prospects
Job seekers can expect strong competition for jobs because of the small size of the occupation. Those with master's degrees, specialized subject matter expertise, and experience working with geographic technologies, such as geographic information systems (GIS), should have the best job prospects. Workers who have used geographic technologies to complete projects and solve problems within their specialized subfields should have better job opportunities.