Is geography a worth while major? Can I get a job with just a BS? I am planning an emphasis in GIS and Remote Sensing. Both will result in a BS and certificates in GIS and Remote Sensing. Would it matter what sex and my age when I go looking for work in this area? Also, I have to choose between learning Java, MatLab, or C++.....which one would be most beneficial?
2007-12-29 05:45:04 · 3 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Simply put. YES!
That is essentially what I have a degree in. I have a 3-year diploma in GIS as well as a uni-degree in Geography concentration in environment and resource assessment.
Trust me, there are AMPLE opportunities out there for you.
If you are focusing on Remote Sensing, I would advise getting background in either Foresty or Mineralology as those are the two burgeoning fields that are hiring the most. Your sex shouldn't be any hinderance and as long as you are not +50 year old, you should be okay.
I would suggest learning python and VB if you were to learn any programming languages though, those are the big GIS languages.
2007-12-29 05:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Silverhorn 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have the same BS as you I got a job at the EPA making waster water maps for two years. I am currently working on a masters degree in city planning. You will get a job. Google gis jobs there is always people hiring I made 50,000 dollars out of college. As for as programming take visual basic gis is very integrated in visual basic
good luck
2007-12-29 05:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Fancy Pants 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There are lots of good jobs available to Geography grads. I have a BS in Geography, but chose to go to grad school and now have an MS in Marriage and Family Counseling.
2007-12-29 09:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Max 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋