ABSTRACT Canlas, Trisha Mae F., Department of Geodetic Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Studies, Pampanga State Agricultural University, PAC, Magalang, Pampanga. May 2023, THE CAREER PATHS OF GEODETIC ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES REGION " Adviser: Russel John G. Clarete, GE Education-career mismatch is a recurring issue in the Philippines and internationally. The purpose of this research was to identify the education- career mismatch among Geodetic Engineers in Region IlII, Philippines, as well as the factors influencing their career choices. The study employed a quantitative research design with descriptive and inferential approaches. The respondents were 139 Geodetic Engineers from Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines Inc. (GEPI) Region Ill who were chosen through a purposive sampling technique. Slovin's Formula was used to calculate the sample size. In addition, the study's instrument was a semi-closed self-constructed questionnaire that was validated by experts. The data was analyzed using the percentage and frequency distributions, weighted mean, and chi-square test. The findings of the study revealed that there is a mismatch between the home address, work address, and the chapter where the respondents are registered. Furthermore, there are only a few cases of mismatch between the degree and the career of Geodetic Engineers in Region IlI. The majority of respondents with Geodetic Engineering Related occupations are experts in land and geodetic surveying; many of them stated that they are currently practicing their expertise at work; and most of them are employed in the private sector. Respondents with Non-Geodetic Engineering Related occupations, work as civil engineers, structural engineers, master plumbers, machine operators, service technicians, finance heads, chief regulation and permitting section, and unemployed, with the majority working in the private sector. Regarding career decisions, the respondents perceived extrinsic factors as factors that afect their career paths to a great extent (agree); intrinsic factors, to a very great extent (strongly agree); interpersonal factors, both to a great extent (agree) and to a moderate extent (neutral). It is recommended that extension activities like seminars, conferences, conventions, etc. be conducted to promote the field of Geodetic Engineering; academic institutions/schools should implement career guidance programs and train educators to properly guide students in choosing their careers; clients and employers should require bases/grounds for expertise as additional proof for hiring their legitimate Geodetic Engineers; students should take into account the variety of factors that may affect their future careers and integrate self-assessment to avoid leading to a degree-career mismatch; policymakers should engage in holistic planning that encompasses families, schools, neighborhoods, and children from primary up to tertiary level. stoT eyll.