Careers
Diverse careers exist for students passionate about people, places, and environments. Geographers and planners can make difference in the world, while enjoying prosperous careers. Below is a sampling of where recent alumni have worked.
Careers for Geographers
Geographers “think big” about people and the environment and use spatial analysis skills in:Natural Resources Management and Environmental Protection
- Federal agencies (e.g. US EPA, Forest Service, National Park Service)
- state and local government (e.g. Ohio Department of Natural Resources)
- environmental consulting (e.g. Tetra Tech) and non-profits
Geospatial Analysis and Mapping
- technology companies (e.g. Apple)
- regional planning agencies (e.g. OKI Regional Council of Governments)
- corporate planning and location analysis (e.g. Walgreens)
Global Development
- social entrepreneurship (e.g. Community Empowerment Solutions)
- international development (e.g. USAID)
Careers for Planners
Planners analyze complex urban trends and issues to help decision-makers in:Planning and Economic Development
- community development (e.g. City of Dallas TX, Detroit Future City)
- economic development agencies (e.g. Brooklyn Downtown Partnership)
- transportation and health (e.g. Cleveland RTA, Columbus Public Health)
Real Estate, Development, and Logistics
- commercial real estate and development (e.g. CBRE, Macy’s Inc.)
- professional services (e.g. PricewaterhouseCoopers)
- supply chain and logistics (e.g Amazon)
Sustainable Urbanism
- design/consulting (e.g. Environmental Design Group)
Miami University’s Center for Career Exploration and Success provides our students with extensive support in career planning, preparing a resume, and finding an internship or job.