Geography 97.5%
of Valpo’s College of Arts and Sciences graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
$97,200
median salary of geographers* * According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report.
Geography gives you the tools to understand our complex world and solve its most pressing challenges. In Valparaiso University’s geography program, you’ll discover how human activity transforms the Earth and how environments influence the lives of people and communities. Valpo’s bachelor of arts in geography offers the flexibility to match your interests and career goals. Through fieldwork, geospatial technologies,
C A R E E R P AT H S
and better understand the relationships between people, places,
With a geography degree from Valpo, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of impactful careers, including:
and environments. You can specialize in areas like earth systems,
•C artographer
sustainability, or urban planning, or build a broader interdisciplinary
•E nvironmental Resource Manager
foundation through coursework in physical geography, human geography,
•G eospatial Market Researcher
and geospatial technologies. Geography also pairs well with majors like
•G IS Technician
biology, history, and environmental science, helping you expand your
•P ark Ranger
perspective and build versatile, career-ready skills.
•S ustainability Manager
and systems thinking, you’ll learn to analyze patterns, interpret data,
•T ravel and Tourism Professional
With a foundation that spans science, policy, technology, and human behavior, you’ll graduate prepared for careers in sustainability, planning, research, environmental management, and more — or ready to go on to graduate studies.
•U rban Planner
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