Geography Degree

The geography program at Plymouth 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer geography degrees.

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Plymouth State University (Plymouth)

88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH

Plymouth is a public university that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Plymouth, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Plymouth State University exceeds 5,800 annually.

Areas of study offered at Plymouth State University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Plymouth are in the range of 18 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 880 to 1060 for the SAT exam. 74% of students that apply are accepted to Plymouth, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $13,000, while nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,900 annually. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Plymouth State University "Panthers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.plymouth.edu or by simply completing the form on this page.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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