Geography Degree

The geography program at Fayetteville State 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 North Carolina colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Fayetteville State University (FTCC)

2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC

FSU is a public historically black institution located in Fayetteville, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at FSU exceeds 5,800 annually.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to Fayetteville State University achieve an SAT score between 1110 - 1350, or an ACT score within the range of 15 - 20. Fayetteville State University admits approximately 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 35 percent enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at uncfsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $4,500, while out-of-state residents pay $16,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $3,400. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The FSU "Broncos" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uncfsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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