Overview

Students who pursue the M.S. in Geography program at Ohio University are usually specializing in the physical geography subfields or the geographical techniques typically pursue, as do students focusing on the natural or social science aspects of environmental geography.With regard to the M.S., the department has particular strengths in biogeography, geomorphology, climatology, meteorology, environmental geography, environmental planning, GIS, remote sensing, and cartography

Career and Professional Opportunities

Graduates with an M.S. in Geography at Ohio University have a wide variety of professional opportunities in addition to pursuing doctoral degrees. Graduates may work in local, state, or federal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, consulting companies, educational institutions, and private industries as GIScience, global navigation (GPS), remote sensing, cartography, environmental, natural science, or social science specialists or managers. Some positions have a fieldwork component.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cartography
Air Photo Interpretation
Remote Sensing
Advanced Remote Sensing
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Methods in Geography
Field Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign institution with a degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Successful candidates are students who have excelled academically. Some programs have a minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) requirement.
A one- to two-page statement that describes the student?s interest in both the field of geography and the OHIO graduate program
A separate resume or curriculum vitae.
GRE scores
Three letters of recommendation by individuals who can comment on the student's preparation and potential for graduate studies.
All non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores for either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic). To be considered official, test scores must be reported directly from the testing agency to Ohio University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44520 USD / year

≈ 44520 USD / year
Out-of-State

44520 USD / year

≈ 44520 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

23720 USD / year

≈ 23720 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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