Geography Degree

The geography program at Elmhurst 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 Illinois colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Elmhurst College

1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL

EC provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmhurst, IL and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. EC has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Elmhurst College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1380 - 1720 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Elmhurst College accepts roughly 70 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 29 percent of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Elmhurst College "Bluejays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's 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).