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
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Geographers
- -1.2% decline
- 1,600 number of jobs
- $85,430 potential earnings
Geography teachers, postsecondary
- 2.9% slower than the average
- 4,800 number of jobs
- $82,330 potential earnings
Surveying and mapping technicians
- 0.7% little or no change
- 58,400 number of jobs
- $46,200 potential earnings
Cartographers and photogrammetrists
- 4.5% about as fast as the average
- 12,000 number of jobs
- $68,380 potential earnings
Urban and regional planners
- 11.0% much faster than the average
- 39,700 number of jobs
- $75,950 potential earnings
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
- 4.9% about as fast as the average
- 31,800 number of jobs
- $93,580 potential earnings
Atmospheric and space scientists
- 6.4% faster than the average
- 9,900 number of jobs
- $99,740 potential earnings
Market research analysts and marketing specialists
- 17.7% much faster than the average
- 738,100 number of jobs
- $65,810 potential 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.