Master's in Geography

College Majors
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<p>I just finished my undergrad in Finance and I'm looking to go into geography because it interests me quite a bit. And I'm having a horrible time getting an entry level finance job.</p>

<p>My question is, what job prospects are there for a MS in Geography, and compared to a Bachelors? I've been looking at job requirements on job boards, most seem to just list a BS. </p>

<p>Is the Master's much more valuable? I could go back for another BS at my school, but admission into the MS Geography program is very easy and should take less time. I went to Central CT State Univ. From what I gather, it's just the typical no-name state school. </p>

<p>I don't have a particular interest in teaching, although who knows come 20 years from now. </p>

<p>I would likely pursue a career in GIS or urban/regional planning.</p>

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<p>No idea if you are still following this, but I came out of Oregon State with an MS and was recruited by Google, a couple of engineering firms, and had several county government interviews before taking a government job that paid more than Google COLA adjusted. $70-$80k per year is pretty common, and six figures is not unheard of after several years experience.
It’s an experience oriented field though, so while an MS can get you hired, work experience will get you the good jobs.</p>

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<p>Marigolds–what was the concentration of your Degree in Geography (physical, human, urban planning, etc.)? Did it involve a lot of calculation and computer work? I’m interested in the cultural, environmental and population end of geography…would I be better of going into cultural anthropology or a social science?</p>