Career After BA Geography: Salary, Jobs, Top Recruiters, Placements

Updated on May 26, 2025 04:47 IST

BA Geography offers so many career options to the students in sectors like education, research, consulting, GIS, urban planning, etc. Students learn important skills such as remote sensing, GIS, problem solving, and effective communication. Popular jobs after graduation are Climatologist, Urban Planner, Environmental Analyst, Hydrologist, etc. Top recruiters in the field of Geography include ISRO, Unilever, Ecolab, NRSC, NATMO, etc.

Continue reading the article for more details about BA Geography career scope and salary.

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BA Geography Job Profiles

Each and every job role in this field has a high market value and offers high earning potential to the deserving candidates. Here are a few top job options which freshers can opt for -

Job Profile

Job Description

Average Salary

Urban Planner

They develop city plans, keeping in mind the rising population. They develop modern cities with the newest architecture, facilities, and green spaces.

INR 6 LPA

Environmental Analyst

They specialize in studying the environment of the Earth and the effects of pollution, climate change, etc. They study these changes and offer sustainable techniques to develop as well as protect our planet.

INR 5.6 LPA

GIS Manager

A GIS Manager oversees the production of Geographic Information System maps created by IT teams. They manage other staff such as programmers, analysts, and cartographers. 

INR 7.5 LPA

Teacher

A Teacher devises lesson plans and imparts education and values to students. 

INR 2.9 LPA

Hydro Geologist

They study and observe the way groundwater moves and interacts with the environmental elements such as soil, rocks, etc.

INR 2.4 Lakh - INR 10.6 Lakh

Meteorologist

Professionals who study the earth’s atmosphere to gain meaningful insights which helps in scientific study.

INR 4 Lakh - INR 10 Lakh

Climate Change Specialist

They observe the patterns behind change in weather and predict the possible solutions.

INR 5 Lakh - INR 20 Lakh

Note -This info is taken from different sources and can vary.

BA Geography Top Recruiters

BA Geography students after graduation have the opportunity to work in sectors such as private agencies, government services as well as non profit organizations. Here are some top recruiters in the BA Geography field -

BA Geography Top Recruiters

UltraTech Cement

IBM

Ecolab

Philips

Unilever

ISRO

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO)

Seventh Generation

Greenpeace India

Help Delhi Breathe

Geological Survey of India

Note - This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

BA Geography Career Scope: Core Industries

Here are a few core industries in the field of geoinformatics which the candidates can refer to -

BA Geography Core Industries

Environmental Consulting

Government Agencies

Research & Academia

Urban Planning

GIS and Remote Sensing

Business

Transportation

Natural Resources Management

Agriculture

International Organizations

BA Geography Career Scope: Best Colleges for Placements

Some popular BA Geography colleges in India offering high placements to the candidates are mentioned in the table given below -

Best Colleges in India

Average Package

Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College Placements

INR 38.2 LPA

Apex University Placements

INR 15 LPA

Sibsagar Girls College Placements

INR 12.75 LPA

Bharatiya Rashtriya Shikshan Sanstha’s Shankarrao Jawale Patil Arts Science & Commerce College Placements

INR 9.6 LPA

University of Lucknow Placements

INR 7.5 LPA

Sikkim Government College Placements

INR 7.35 LPA

Miranda House, University of Delhi Placements

INR 7 LPA

Rayburn College Placements

INR 6.59 LPA

Aligarh Muslim University Placements

INR 6 LPA

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce Placements

INR 6 LPA

Note - The info is taken from the official body and may vary.

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  • Popular BA Geography Colleges in India
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  • Popular BA Geography Specializations
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Popular BA Geography Colleges in India

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5.4 LPA

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Popular BA Geography Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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