Geography Degree

The geography program at Dartmouth 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Dartmouth College

Also known as Dartmouth, Big Green

102 Derry St, Hudson, NH

Dartmouth College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Hanover, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 6,100 students are enrolled yearly at Dartmouth College.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Social Sciences
• History

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Dartmouth College. A score between 2050 - 2360 on the SAT, or 30 - 34 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Only 12% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found at dartmouth.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $47,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Dartmouth College is the "Big Green", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.dartmouth.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dartmouth College offers a bachelor's degree program in geography.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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).