Humanities & Social Sciences

Employment Areas
- Colleges/Universities
- Travel Journalism
- Travel and Tourism Industry
- Solid Waste Disposal
- Rural Development Departments
- Mining Industry
- Government Research Institutes
- Environment Protection Agencies
- Agricultural Research
- Indian Civil Services
B.A. Hons. Geography Job Types
- Teacher & Lecturer
- Forest Manager
- GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist
- Regional and Urban Planner
- Cartographer
- Tourist Guide Translator
- Demographer
- Geographer
One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e. g. Masters degree, etc. Other bright areas for them are local government, the armed forces, private companies, environmental consultancies, environmental protection agencies, utilities, charities, information systems organizations, education authorities, further and higher education institutions, commerce, industry, transport, tourism and the civil service. As this degree holder have excellent transferable skills, which also enable them of getting jobs in business, law and finance sectors. Students can also have jobs in NGOs and other developmental agencies engaged in population studies, rural development and environmental issues. Jobs and salaries vary from person to person and the companies they are enrolled into. A student employed in research institutes and government departments get income salary of Rs 9,000- Rs 12,000 every month depending upon their superiority and experience. In private companies, the compensation is better with benefits such as medical allowances, house rent, etc. Geographers as a teacher can earn an amount of Rs 11,000 - Rs 26,000 every month.