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.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class: 7.5

Credit hours: 120

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:

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

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