Geography Degree

The geography program at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer geography degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Also known as UW-Eau Claire

9120 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Eau Claire, WI, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is nearly 11,000 yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to UW-Eau Claire score in-between 22 - 26 on the ACT. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at UW-Eau Claire, with 41 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $8,800 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,300. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Blugolds participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Gymnastics (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.uwec.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UW-Eau Claire 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).