Geography Degree

The geography program at CUNY Lehman 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 New York colleges that offer geography degrees.

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CUNY Lehman College

31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY

CUNY Lehman College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Bronx, New York, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. CUNY Lehman College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 12,000.

Areas of study offered at CUNY Lehman College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students at CUNY Lehman College scored between 930 to 1090 on the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lehman.cuny.edu.

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).