Geography Degree

The geography program at SUNY at Albany 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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SUNY at Albany

80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY

SUNY at Albany, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Albany, New York, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly eighteen thousand students enroll at University at Albany yearly.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to University at Albany earn an SAT score within the range of 1030 to 1200, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 26. 47% of students that apply are admitted to University at Albany, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at albany.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the University at Albany website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY at Albany has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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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).