Geography Degree

The geography program at Georgia College & 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 Georgia colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Georgia College & State University

Also known as Georgia College

800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA

Georgia College & State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia and publically funded. Around six thousand students enroll at Georgia College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia College offers:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Georgia College & State University are between 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1550 to 1820 on the SAT. Georgia College & State University admits around 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 45 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,600 for the year. Students at Georgia College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Georgia College & State University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.gcsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia College & State 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).