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Geosciences Program|

Geosciences Program

School of Natural Sciences

Geosciences Program > Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Experts in the geosciences are essential to many industries and companies. The geosciences relate to architecture, development planning, reduction in damage from natural disasters, space exploration, and technology, among other fields. A degree in the geosciences can prepare students for employment in:

government positions
various industries
teaching
business
other areas

The Louisville Metropolitan area has opportunities for persons with training in geography. The U.S. Defense Mapping Agency, U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers all employ geographers in this area.

Types of positions include:

cartographer
highway planning
hydrologic work
regional analysis and planning
environmental studies