Geography Degree

The geography program at Emory and Henry 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 Virginia colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Emory and Henry College

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Emory and Henry College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Emory, VA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 980 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Emory and Henry College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Emory and Henry College. Scores in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1296 to 1676 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Emory and Henry College "Wasps" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ehc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emory and Henry 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).