career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geographers and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geographers | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3092 | 19-3094 |
| title | Geographers | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 19-3092.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| description | Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 1,380 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 98,160 | 137,600 |
| a median | 97,200 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 62,390 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 75,590 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 117,190 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 133,680 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 47 | 66 |
| h median | 46 | 67 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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