Overview

The goals of the The Geography degree offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the spatial and environmental dimensions of the world we inhabit.

Often students enter the program with an undergraduate degree in Geography, but the program is flexible enough to serve students from a diversity of educational backgrounds.

Key Features

Program specialties include GIS and geovisualization, Human-Environment Relations, Cultural and Historical Geography, as well as Urban and Political Geography.

The Geography program also resides within the School of Global Integrative Studies, alongside Anthropology and Global Studies, and so interdisciplinary work is welcomed and encouraged.

There are two options for the degree: Option A, the thesis option, which combines original research with 30 hours of coursework; and Option B, the non-thesis option, which involves 30 hours of coursework and a minor area of emphasis in another field. Typically, a student will complete the degree in two years.

Teaching assistantships, paying $15,000 for the academic year and also giving tuition remission, are available on a competitive basis. Students can expect to receive close attention from the faculty, who are dedicated to advancing their educational and occupational goals.

Career Pathways

Geography Instructor (Community College)

Cartography Technician

Geographic Information Science Specialist

Natural Resources Scientist

Management and Program Analyst

Housing Development Specialist

Quality Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Justice

Spatial and Environmental Influences in Social Systems

Microclimate: The Biological Environment

Web GIS

Remote Sensing

Field Techniques in Remote Sensing

Advanced Techniques in Geographic Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Apply by January 1 for priority and funding consideration.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

GRE (optional)

Resume/CV (optional)

Personal Statement: Describe your educational and career goals.

Faculty: Before you apply, we encourage you to contact a prospective advisor with whom you would like to work. Prospective advisors may be unable to work with you owing to other commitments.

Research Interest

Three recommendation letters: At least two should come from professors or instructors who can speak to your academic abilities.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22198 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22198 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8950 USD / year

≈ 8950 USD / year

Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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