Careers

Your career opportunities as a graduate of this program are bright because OSU's geography and geospatial science alumni are well-prepared to tackle issues concerning natural resources, the physical environment and the latest computer mapping and analysis techniques. Geography is central to many important global matters including land-use planning, conflict resolution and global security, and adaptation to climate change.

Job market outlook

Make a well-informed decision on which degree to pursue online by using the following live job market information from public and private data sources.

Employers of geography and geospatial science graduates

• U.S. Department of Interior
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• U.S. Forest Service
• Bureau of Land Management
• U.S. National Park Service
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Peace Corps
• Washington Department of Ecology
• Oregon GIS Service Center
• Consulting firms
• Forest industry firms
• Mapping firms
• Remote sensing firms

A pathway to a Graduate Certificate in GIScience

Oregon State Ecampus also delivers an online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIScience). Earning your B.S. in Geography and Geospatial Science is a natural gateway for you to apply to graduate school and pursue an advanced certificate in a related field.

Additional career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to OSU's Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.