Geography Degree

The geography program at University of St Thomas at St Paul 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 Minnesota colleges that offer geography degrees.

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University of St Thomas at St Paul

Also known as University of Saint Thomas

1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN

University of St Thomas provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Paul, MN and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at University of St Thomas per year.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 23 to 28 on the ACT or 1030 to 1260 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 30 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at stthomas.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $35,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at University of St Thomas through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.stthomas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Saint Thomas 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).