Grand Valley State University Geography
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- Geographers
- Job DescriptionStudy nature and use of areas of earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. Read more about geographers in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 1,300
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,600
- Percent Job Growth: 0.3%
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses in geography. Read more about postsecondary geography teachers in our career profile section.
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Geography
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 15 |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12 |
| Female | 3 |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 14 |
| Unknown | - |
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