Geography Degree

The geography program at Indiana 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 Indiana colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Indiana State University

Also known as Indiana State

8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN

Indiana State University is a public institution that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Terre Haute, IN, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at Indiana State University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Indiana State offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1200 - 1520 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Indiana State University accepts roughly 90% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, around 29% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,800 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students attending Indiana State may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Indiana State is the "Sycamores", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.indstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana State has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).