UMBC Department of Geography & Environmental Systems
UMBC major sheet for Geography
What Can I Do With My Major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Professional Associations
Association of American Geographers
American Geological Institute
American Geographical Society
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences
National Association of Environmental Professionals
The Institution of Environmental Sciences
National Parks Service
National Wildlife Federation
National Society of Professional Surveyors
U.S. Department of the Interior
Additional Research Tools
Explore typical job titles for your major and use them for further career research on Vault and O*Net. Visit the website for related professional associations for industry information and professional development. Browsing through job postings while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry and taking note of the required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at UMBC.
Internships/Research/Co-ops
Department Liaison for Internships & Employment: Jeremiah Sawyer
Gaining real-world experience through internships, research, or a co-op experience is one of the best ways to make yourself a competitive candidate for full-time jobs and graduate school after graduation. Learn more about how to get started, finding opportunities, and the application process on our website.
The Internship Success Practicum is a free, zero-credit, pass/fail course for students participating in an applied learning experience. You will receive professional development to help you excel at your site as well as a transcript notation and possible academic credit.
Sample Internship/Research/Co-op Sites for Geography:
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Sierra Club Maryland Chapter
- Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find opportunities to conduct research in your industry, both on campus and at local organizations.
Career Resources
Intelligence Careers
Cyber-Sierra’s Jobs in GIS
U.S. Green Building Council – Career Center
Environmental Education Jobs Database
Earthworks Jobs
Green Dream Jobs
Green Job Search
Environmental Career Opportunities
GIS and Geospatial jobs
Environmental Careers
Net Impact: Career Center
Work for Good (Nonprofit Jobs)
Earth and Space Institute
Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology
Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education
Learn from Alumni
Join Retrievers Connect, an online networking platform just for the UMBC community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Participate in groups and discussions to gain insight into industry trends. Learn about job and internship options.
You can also explore profiles of UMBC students and alumni on LinkedIn.
On-Campus Organizations
- Geography and Environmental Systems Council of Majors
Service Learning and Volunteering
The Shriver Center provides opportunities to address social challenges through applied learning. These applied learning experiences can boost your resume and help you build marketable skills. These introductory opportunities are great for freshman and sophomores and can help confirm career choice.
Additional Employers and Jobs by Major
Employers in Maryland by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
Employers in the United States by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
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