University of Mary Washington Geography

  • A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources. Find colleges offering geography degree.
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    • Job Description
      Study 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%
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      Teach courses in geography. Read more about postsecondary geography teachers in our career profile section.
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Geography
     Total
    Overall
    All Students16
     
    By Gender
    Male10
    Female6
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian-
    Hispanic-
    White16
    Unknown-
     
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