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BA Geography

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Georgia

Program Overview

The A.B. in Geography at UGA is for students who typically have interests in international development, population and demographics, migration, urban studies, globalization, and related issues. Available coursework includes study of cultural and human geography, resources, weather and climate, landforms, statistics and data analysis, macroeconomics, logic, social problems, and cartography. A.B. students tailor coursework along either a Human Geography or Physical Geography emphasis. Students who wish to gain practical work experience with firms or organizations that employ geographers can earn 3-9 semester hours by engaging in an internship.

Program Key Stats

$32549 (Annual cost)



54 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

International Application for Undergraduate Admission, High School Transcripts (secondary school), College Transcripts from each institution attended during high school, Test scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based exam, or a 550 paper based score, or an 80 on the internet based, A band score of 6.5 in IELTS, Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter.

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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