Geography (BS)
Explore the connections between human settlement and the features of Earth’s surface in Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in geography program. In this program, you’ll examine the spatial patterns of the world while learning about the people who inhabit it. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers in urban planning, consulting, research and more.
Featured geography degree courses
You’ll take courses related to social science, mathematical reasoning, spatial analysis and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives that focus on different geographic specialties, such as geospatial techniques or geographic information systems. This program concludes with a cumulative capstone project, in which you’ll conduct research on a topic of your choice. Featured courses include:
GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography (SCIT OR SQ)
GIS 205: Geographic Information Science I (QTRS OR CS)
GPH 112: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (SCIT OR SQ)
GCU 496: Geographic Research Methods (L)
GIS 270: Statistics for Geography and Planning
Jobs you can get with a geography degree
You’ll be prepared for geography careers focused on research, analysis and technology. Potential career paths for geography majors include, but aren’t limited to:
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Growth: 6.4%
Salary: $78,380
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $80,060
Forest and Conservation Workers
Growth: -4.7%
Salary: $43,680
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Growth: 3.0%
Salary: $78,420
Environmental Restoration Planners
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $80,060
Range Managers
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $67,950
Geographers
Growth: -3.1%
Salary: $97,200
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $108,970
Water Resource Specialists
Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $161,180
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Growth: 4.5%
Salary: $51,940