Geography, M.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Explore human interactions with the environment through our geography program, with a special focus on physical and environmental processes as well as geospatial technologies.
As a master's student, you will engage in original research and learn skills and techniques that are applicable to many career fields. Students choose our program for our outstanding faculty and facilities, strong research focus, supportive environment and vibrant student community.
Program Highlights
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Classes and Faculty
Receive individualized attention from our award-winning and approachable faculty through our smaller class sizes.
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Course Variety
Enroll in courses in physical sciences, social science and technology taught by faculty with diverse expertise.
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International Expertise
Learn about global cultures in regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Central Asia.
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Force for Change
Create strong connections with urban and environmental policy makers and stakeholders across South Carolina.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
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Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Presentation Skills
Preparing and delivering effective and engaging presentations to inform, persuade or inspire
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Urban Planner
- Natural Resource Manager
- Emergency Manager
- Geospatial Intelligence Agent
- Environmental Policymaker
- GIS Consultant
Job Titles of Alumni
- GIS Analyst
- GIS Manager
- GIS Specialist
- Meteorologist
- Senior GIS Analyst
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $88,133
Workplace Settings
- Government
- Insurance
- Nonprofits and NGOs
- Business
Employers of Alumni
- South Carolina Emergency Management Division
- National Weather Service
- South Carolina Office of Resilience
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
GIS and geography are for everyone. Figuring out how to leverage your interests and experiences with that method of thinking is how you can find joy, success and purpose-driven creativity in your career.
