About This Program
The Master of Science degree in Geography prepares graduate students for careers in both the academic field and non-academic jobs in various private and governmental agencies, in areas such as urban/economic geography, social geography, physical/environmental geography, and geographic information technology. Students learn geographic thought, research techniques and topical specialties while preparing to conduct original research.
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator:David H. Kaplan|dkaplan@kent.edu| 330-672-3221
- Connect with an Admissions Counselor:U.S. Student|International Student
Program Delivery
- 交付:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Geographers
- -1.2%decline
- 1,600number of jobs
- $85,430potential earnings
Geography teachers, postsecondary
- 2.9%slower than the average
- 4,800number of jobs
- $82,330potential earnings
Surveying and mapping technicians
- 0.7%little or no change
- 58,400number of jobs
- $46,200potential earnings
Cartographers and photogrammetrists
- 4.5%about as fast as the average
- 12,000number of jobs
- $68,380potential earnings
城市和区域规划
- 11.0%much faster than the average
- 39,700number of jobs
- $75,950potential earnings
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
- 4.9%about as fast as the average
- 31,800number of jobs
- $93,580potential earnings
Atmospheric and space scientists
- 6.4%faster than the average
- 9,900number of jobs
- $99,740potential earnings
Market research analysts and marketing specialists
- 17.7%much faster than the average
- 738,100number of jobs
- $65,810potential earnings
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.