1. University of Maryland Baltimore County
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA in Geography and Environmental Studies

BA in Geography and Environmental Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Program Overview

The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems offers programs of study in environmental science, cartography, environmental studies, geographic information systems, environmental geography and teaching. Geography and environmental systems traditionally encompasses the study of spatial patterns in both the natural and cultural environment. The dynamic and interdisciplinary character of the field is becoming increasingly relevant for a range of societal and environmental problems, including urban and suburban economic development, poverty and crime, human health, water resources and quality, land and soil resources, biodiversity and habitat loss and climate change.

Program Key Stats

$27334 (Annual cost)



57 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed UMBC Undergraduate Admissions Application, An official or attested copy of your current high school transcript/academic record including an English translation, Official results of completion of state/national secondary school examinations, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (Internet Based) 80, A photocopy of your passport, A letter of support, A bank statement.

Career Options

  • Cartographer
  • College/university faculty
  • Conservation manager
  • Consultant
  • Cultural resource specialist
  • Demographer
  • Ecologist
  • Economic developer
  • Environmental analyst
  • Geographer
  • Geographic information systems manager
  • Global positioning system specialist
  • Historic preservation consultant
  • Hydrologist
  • Location analyst
  • Market researcher
  • Park ranger
  • Real estate appraiser
  • Surveyor
  • Terrain and land use planner
  • Urban planner
  • Water and natural resource planner

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