Geography Degree

The geography program at Concord 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 West Virginia colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Concord University

120 S 3rd St, Clarksburg, WV

Concord University is a public university that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Athens, WV, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Concord University exceeds two thousand yearly.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• History

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1082 to 1802, or an ACT composite score within the range of 17 to 27. This school admits around 50% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, about 48% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at concord.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,000, while out-of-state residents pay $13,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,100 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Concord University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

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

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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