Geography Degree

The geography program at University of Houston – Clear Lake 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 Texas colleges that offer geography degrees.

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University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL)

7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX

University of Houston - Clear Lake provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and publically funded. Around eight thousand students enroll at UHCL annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UHCL offers:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UHCL are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,800 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

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