Overview

The Master of Arts in Geography program at the University of Northern Iowa provides students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and scholarship in geography, and to gain practical experience through internships and practicums. Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including environmental consulting, urban planning, and geographic information systems (GIS) analysis.

Dynamic and Diverse

Program offers many sub-disciplines to explore, including GIS & Remote Sensing, Environmental & Earth Systems, Geomorphology, Human Spatial Systems, Planning & Dvpt, and Geography Ed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science
Environmental Analysis and Management
Cultural Geography
Quantitative Methods in Geography
Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
Seminar in Physical Geography
Seminar in Human Geography
Internship in Geography
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation
GRE scores
Interview with faculty

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23647 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22238 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10536 USD / year

≈ 10536 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 USD / month

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Overview

Dynamic and Diverse

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Cedar Falls

Financing

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