Geography Degree

The geography program at Stetson 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 Florida colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Stetson University

16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL

Stetson University is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in DeLand, Florida, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 3,800 students are enrolled annually at Stetson University.

Areas of study available at Stetson University include but are not limited to:

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

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1530 - 1840, or an ACT score within the range of 22 - 27. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at Stetson University, with 31% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at stetson.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,400 for the year. Some students at Stetson University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Stetson University Hatters participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Rowing (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the Stetson University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stetson University 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).