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Geography Major (B.S.)

Geography Major (B.S.)

The Geography Bachelor of Science major affords students flexibility in designing a curriculum that combines the traditions of physical and human geography with analytical and technical skills. Unlike the Bachelor of Arts program in Geography, the B.S. degree requires a concentration in Physical/Geospatial courses.

Careers with a Geography Degree

A degree in geography prepares students for a variety of career paths, including environmental planning, international and community development, foreign service, cultural and historic preservation, and management of geographic information systems.

Examples of potential employers include private and public firms and agencies that employ geographic information systems; education (public and private K-12 schools and higher education); local, state, or federal governments; city and regional planning agencies; architecture firms; non-profit organizations; museum and historical sites; and more.

Geography Careers & Internships

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Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

OHIO Admissions

  • Tuition and Fees

    OHIO is committed to your lifelong success through our Guarantee+, which offers fixed tuition and fees, a graduation plan and lifelong benefits to our students. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.

    Tuition & Fees

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.

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Geography B.S. Courses & Curriculum

The major requirement for the B.S. degree in Geography is a minimum of 42 hours of geography. Courses include human and physical geography and cover techniques such as remote sensing and GIS, with plenty of room for electives. All students complete GEOG 4800 - Capstone Experience in Geography.