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Online Degrees

GEOGRAPHY


Geography is the science of place and space, according to the Association of National Geographers.  Physical geographers study patterns of landmasses, watersheds, ecologies, and soils.  Human geographers study how humans interact with their environments.

There are plenty of online geography degrees that will allow you to earn a degree while working full-time. Careers for geography majors include cartographers, who earn an average of $46,080 per year.  Other job options include:
  • Photogrammetrist
  • Surveying technician
  • Cartographer
  • Map analyst
  • Soil conservationist
  • Map curator

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management - Geography

Ashford University

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Ashford University's Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management and ethics. One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the student's ability to customize their degree to fit their professional and educational goals. Students with a background and/or interest in Geography can transfer up to 12 credits of Engineering coursework into their Geography concentration resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas.

Students with a concentration in Geography will gain the fundamental knowledge in the geographic analysis of places and humans in the world’s regions, as well as an understanding of geographic concepts and mapping techniques. These students will combine their Geography education with organizational skills development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Geography credits no matter when you took them.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science - Geography

Ashford University

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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) - Geography degree from Ashford University, and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives. With this degree students are able to obtain a multidisciplinary approach to the social sciences by applying different outlooks combined and applied with real world issues.

Students can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Geography coursework to qualify as their concentration in the Social Science degree program. This program will aid students in increasing their knowledge of the earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena supplementing their studies in Social Science resulting for a well-rounded degree. Every student will be glad to know that they can transfer in these approved credits no matter when they took them so the credit they've already earned will not go unused. Each students that graduates from Ashford with this dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Bachelor of Geography

Charter Oak State College

$22,985.00 Request Information

The Bachelor degree in Geography is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Geography.

Online courses for the Geography degree at Charter Oak State College are $165 for a CT resident, and just $235 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,720 for residents and $3,760 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $185 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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