Majors that Use Maps?

College Majors
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<p>Hello, I would like to know if there are any majors (besides Geography) that use A LOT of maps. I LOVE maps and I just want to know if there are any majors that incorporate maps or geography-related material extensively.</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses.</p>

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<p>I LOVE maps too! I’ve stared at enough that I’ve memorized all 195 nations (yeah, awk.)</p>

<p>Anyhow, maps are awesome, but I wasn’t too interested in geography or cartography, which I’ll explain in a bit.</p>

<p>For majors/fields that strictly use maps primarily;

  • Geography (e.g. Regional, Social, Political, Economic, Environmental, etc)
  • Physical Geography
  • Geology & Earth Sciences
  • Meteorology
  • Transportation (e.g. Transport Engineering)</p>

<p>For me, I liked the international aspect more than the lines and borders part. If you love maps because of the political borders, not the geophysical differences, perhaps a major in the following might apply;</p>

<ul>
<li>International Relations</li>
<li>International Affairs (Law, Business, Health, Economics, Communications, etc.)</li>
<li>Area Studies</li>
<li>History</li>
<li>Anthropology (Societies, Cultures, Health)</li>
</ul>

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<p>The international aspect of geography is very crucial nowadays, since the world is rapidly becoming a “global society”, due to technological innovations. I enjoy both aspects (physical and social) of geography, but I am somewhat wary about majoring in something that has few jobs, especially in this economic slowdown.</p>

<p>Do you know if a major like Logistics/Supply Chain Management heavily incorporates the use of maps?</p>

<p>I’m glad you share the enjoyment of maps! :D</p>

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<p>I use a lot of maps in my work as an Environmental Scientist.</p>

<p>If youi truly love maps, then a career in Geography/Cartography/GIS/Geomatics may be the way to go. GIS specialists seem to have the best job outlook for those who get a degree in this area.</p>

<p>Does Logistics/SCM heavily use maps? My guess is yes, but you could ask on the Business forum.</p>

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<p>GIS is huge, I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen in jobs as a GIS analyst who have majored in engineering or urban development simply because someone with a GIS degree didn’t apply. I was talking to a stat analyst who makes $80k a year with only a B.S. and he said if he had a GIS degree he would have recieve $10k to $15k more on his salary.</p>