Geography

CIP 45.0701 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

92 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2024)

222

Total completions

Geography is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Arizona and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$136,550

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Job Growth

+4.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $9,510, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 141 (63.5%)

Female: 81 (36.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 13 (5.9%)

Associate: 209 (94.1%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Realistic

Enterprising

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Building things
Working with hands
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Writing

♦ Speaking

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.