Careers

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Our graduates are highly sought after by consulting firms, government agencies, and engineering companies to solve critical societal issues—from tracking climate change and managing natural resources to developing infrastructure and securing intelligence. Whether you are interested in the private sector or public service, our programs prepare you for high-demand, high-impact roles. In fact, 90% of our graduates have a job offer or are accepted into graduate school within one year.

Where Our Alumni Work

Our alumni have secured positions with leading organizations across the globe, including:

Tech & Science: Google, NASA, ESRI
Government: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), U.S. EPA, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Engineering & Consulting: Timmons Group, Hazen and Sawyer, Koontz Bryant Johnson, TRC
Energy & Technology: American Electric Power, DroneUp

Typical Job Titles

GIS Analyst
Geospatial Web Developer
Environmental Scientist
Cartographer
Hydrogeologist
Project Geologist

Earning Potential

Careers in geospatial and earth sciences offer competitive salaries across multiple industries. Below are median annual wages for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Geoscientists according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

$106,950

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Federal Government
$79,690

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Local Government
$74,090

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

State Government
$71,680

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Scientific & Technical Consulting
$148,760

Geoscientist

Mining, Oil, and Gas Extraction
$116,470

Geoscientist

Federal Government
$86,780

Geoscientist

State Government
$86,620

Geoscientist

Architectural & Engineering Services

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