Geography Degree

The geography program at Ohlone College prepares students for a career as an urban planner, community developer, cartographer, GIS specialist, climatologist, transportation manager, environmental manager, or a writer or researcher. The program focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resource, plant and animal life. Program courses include: historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and development studies. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Ohlone College (Oxy)

1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA

Ohlone College is located in Fremont and Newark California. It is a multi-campus college that is situated in the San Francisco Bay. There are 18,000 students on the main campus in Fremont and there is a newly built campus in the City of Newark. The college will help you obtain the skills you need to be successful in the workforce.

Ohlone College offers many great programs and the ability to transfer to a four-year university. The institute got its name from the native people in the Mission area. The Fremont campus is near the historical Mission. The Newark campus offers innovative programs in environment, health, and technology.

The best part is you have a lot of choices when studying at Ohlone. It is home to over 177 degrees and certificate programs. Ohlone College offers five associate degrees that allow you to transfer.

Every year almost 900 students transfer to colleges and universities. Out of them, 400 students attend California State Universities, 200 students to Universities of California, 150 students to in-state private colleges and universities, and 150 students to out-of-state colleges and universities.

The college employs over 430 faculty as well as 220 support staff which help to make sure that the individual gets the personal attention and guidance that he or she needs.

At a low cost of $46 per unit, California residents can obtain an outstanding education at Ohlone College without incurring a lot of debt. Tuition for out-of-state residents is $218 per unit. It is also an outstanding option for international students who are looking for an affordable education.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ohlone College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Geographers

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, geographers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.6% from 2014 to 2024

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).