Geography Degree

The geography program at SUNY at Geneseo 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 Geneseo

Also known as SUNY Geneseo

280 Central Ave, Fredonia, NY

SUNY at Geneseo is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Geneseo, NY, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 5,700 students are enrolled per year at SUNY at Geneseo.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to SUNY at Geneseo.

Scores within the range of 27 - 30 on the ACT or 1190 - 1380 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. An estimated 40% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 24% of those accepted choosing to attend.  More information regarding registration and admissions can be found on the school's primary website.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,400 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $7,300 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school may visit their website at geneseo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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