Geography, BA
At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus, or online
- Additional Program Fee: No
- Second Language Requirement: No
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Math Intensity:
General
- Initial Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Required Courses (Major Map)
Program Description
Combining the physical environment with human interaction, the BA program in geography emphasizes humanistic and cultural traditions.
Students pursuing undergraduate studies in geography typically concentrate on knowledge-building in understanding various cultural phenomena or in studying regions such as Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, Latin America and North America.
In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman Transfer International Readmission
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
Flexible Degree Options
Accelerated program options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:
Urban and Environmental Planning
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Geography
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Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
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Career Outlook
Geographers obtain careers in:
- community development
- foreign service
- geodemographic analysis
- governmental organizations
- intelligence analysis
- international trade
- public sector transportation planning
- teaching
- urban and regional planning
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Growth: 5%
- Median Salary*: 71890
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Growth: 3.7%
- Median Salary*: 66930
Geodetic Surveyors
- Growth: 4.6%
- Median Salary*: 63080
Geographers
- Growth: 1.1%
- Median Salary*: 88900
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Growth: 9.7%
- Median Salary*: 98740
Social Science Research Assistants
- Growth: 4.8%
- Median Salary*: 50470
Surveyors
- Growth: 4.6%
- Median Salary*: 63080
Park Naturalists
- Growth: 4.1%
- Median Salary*: 64460
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Growth: 3.3%
- Median Salary*: 47180
Transportation Planners
- Growth: 1.7%
- Median Salary*: 88900
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
Students deepen their understanding of cultural traditions in the human experience of place when studying abroad. Through study abroad programs, students explore the world and gain hands-on experience in diverse cultures and traditions.
With more than 300 Global Education programs available, study abroad allows students to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Students' resumes are enhanced with the heightened skills in cultural competency, communication and critical thinking acquired through study abroad.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
- SGSUP.Advising@asu.edu.
- 480/965-7533