Jobs and Career Resources

Students in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies pursue hands-on opportunities to prepare them for life after UConn. They develop essential skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and communication and find success in a variety of professional fields around the world.

Where Our Alumni Work

Our alumni work in a number of industries and professional roles. 95% of recent graduates report positive career outcomes* six months post-graduation (*employed, continuing education or service, based on UConn Huskies Moving On survey responses).

Below, you’ll find information about what you can do with our interdisciplinary degrees and resources after graduation.

Sample Employers

  • Amazon
  • Boys & Girls Village
  • Brooksource
  • Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation
  • Holland America
  • Iron Mountain
  • Riverfront Recapture
  • State of Connecticut
  • Target
  • The TJX Companies
  • The Village for Families and Children
  • Travelers
  • Western Connecticut Council of Governments

Common Job Titles

  • Associate Technology Engineer
  • Business System Administrator
  • Climate Resilience Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Emergency Management Specialist
  • Energy Specialist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Field Coordinator
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Manager of Geographic Research
  • Privacy Officer
  • Public Health Officer
  • Transportation Planner
  • Urban Sustainability Director
  • Water Resource Analyst

Common Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Banking and Insurance
  • City and Town Management
  • Community Development
  • Emergency Management
  • Engineering and Consulting
  • Federal, State, and Local Government
  • Forestry and Conservation
  • Human Services
  • Law and Criminal Justice
  • Public Administration
  • Policy Analysis
  • Survey Research
  • Transportation and Utilities
  • Urban and Regional Planning

Plan Your Career

Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

UConn's Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills partners with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to prepare students for success in today’s workforce. The Center offers:

  • One-on-one coaching sessions for help with major and/or career exploration, résumés, interviewing, jobs and internships, graduate school applications, networking, and more.
  • Online tools to help you prepare for interviews and connect with alumni and organizations recruiting UConn students.
  • In-person and virtual events that help students explore their career options and prepare for professional success.

 

Career resources for CLAS students