BS Geography at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Geographers have a distinct spatial perspective in understanding the world, from global to local, through the twin lenses of space and place. In the Bachelor of Science program in geography, you learn about natural features of the world, including landforms, plants, water and weather, as well as the impact humans have on the world. This degree program also emphasizes social science or environmental science dynamics involving economic patterns, human populations and transportation.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography GPH 112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab GCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography GIS 270 Statistics for Geography and Planning GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Cartographer (Map Maker) Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $81,390 Learn more Climate Change Analyst Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Conservation Officer Growth: -1.5% Median Salary: $43,680 Learn more Environmental Compliance Inspector Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $80,730 Learn more Environmental Restoration Planner Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Farm Manager Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst) Growth: -2.1% Median Salary: $102,040 Learn more Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician) Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Hydrogeologist Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Survey Technician Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $54,240 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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