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The BA in geography teaches students to see the world through the twin lenses of space and place.
Geographers have a unique spatial perspective in understanding the modern world, global to local. The BA in geography emphasizes humanistic and cultural traditions. Students pursuing undergraduate studies in geography typically concentrate knowledge-building in understanding various cultural phenomena or in studying regions such as:
Geographers with an emphasis on culture and human patterns obtain careers in community development, foreign service, or teaching. They may work for governmental or nongovernmental organizations in areas of intelligence analysis, international trade, or urban or regional planning.
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The BA program in geography teaches students to see the world through the twin lenses of space and place.
Geographers have a unique spatial perspective in understanding the modern world, from global to local. The Bachelor of Arts program in geography emphasizes humanistic and cultural traditions. Students pursuing undergraduate studies in geography typically concentrate knowledge-building in understanding various cultural phenomena or in studying regions such as:
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Geographers obtain careers in:
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:
Career | *growth | *median salary |
---|---|---|
Compliance Managers | 8% | $105,610 |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 10.5% | $72,230 |
Environmental Economists | 6.3% | $102,490 |
Geographers | 6.7% | $76,860 |
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 8.4% | $78,040 |
Regulatory Affairs Managers | 8% | $105,610 |
Social and Community Service Managers | 18% | $64,100 |
Sociologists | 1.3% | $79,650 |
Travel Guides | 4.9% | |
Transportation Planners | 6.5% | $79,370 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).