Geography Degree

The geography program at Clark University 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Clark University

303 Adams Street, Milton, MA

Clark University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Clark University is nearly three thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Clark University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. This school has an admissions rate of 68 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,400. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Clark University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's www.clarku.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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).