Geography

Overview

Students who are curious about the world around them and interested in the environment, sustainability, culture and technology should consider majoring in geography at SIUE.

Geography is more than learning to read maps and memorize state capitals. Virtually any topic can be studied from a spatial perspective. We offer a variety of courses in:

Human, physical and regional geography
Geospatial techniques

Our faculty conduct research on a wide variety of topics at the local, regional and global scale.

What can I do with a degree in geography?

We offer the only geography program in the St. Louis metropolitan area and as such, our graduates are in demand for positions in the region’s growing geospatial workforce.

Employers include:

Federal and state government agencies
National security contractors
Tech companies
Engineering firms
Utility companies
Local and regional governments
Agricultural companies
Environmental nonprofit organizations

Graduates work as:

Geospatial analysts
Cartographers
Imagery analysts
Urban planners
Retail location analysts
Climate scientists
Resource managers
Sustainability consultants
Park rangers

Hands-on Learning

Geography students have the opportunity to work closely with our diverse faculty members who specialize in human geography, physical geography, and geographic techniques such as cartography, GIS, and remote sensing. These research projects impact the local community and beyond.

Students are also encouraged to gain professional experience through internship opportunities.

Global Experience

A major in geography exposes students to international issues and perspectives. In addition to regional courses in Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, geography majors study issues of global concern, including climate change, economic development and international migration.

Students are encouraged to pursue study abroad and internship experiences to help broaden their understanding of the world. These experiences can be incorporated into their degree program.