Overview

Over the last several decades, the global economy has transformed communities across America. Geopolitics has affected gasoline prices and the food we buy.

Satellite and other spatial information became tools for local police and firefighters to keep us safe, for farmers to increase production, and for intelligence agencies to reduce terrorism.

The climate changed and produced extreme weather events around the world and in our own neighborhoods. Geographers study these types of events.

Key Features

Geography covers a broad base from the design and art of mapping to the analysis of spatial data. Computers and new software have expanded the role of geospatial information from traditional fields like planning and exploration to fields like politics, agriculture, law enforcement, and economic development.

The nation's defense depends on geospatial information and the military invests heavily in developing new geospatial tools and the analysis of geospatial data.

Students graduating with a degree in Geography at Wright State University will be able to:

Apply analytical tools to analyze geospatial data regarding the global economy, geopolitics, public safety and health, etc.

Use critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate local, national, or global political, legal, or social issues.

Communicate effectively in writing.

Demonstrate an understanding of the value of diversity and multicultural competence in today's global environment.

Careers

Geographers answer everyday questions, such as what is the best route around a highway detour to questions of survival. For example, How will we feed the world's growing population given changes in earth’s climate? Where are pockets of disease in the world and where have they spread? How does satellite data help us be safe? How does where people live affect their access to healthy food, adequate housing, and sufficient healthcare?

The graduates work for:

City, township, county, state and federal agencies

Engineering and architectural firms

Economic development

Intelligence gathering and interpretation organizations

Construction and mining companies

Forestry and natural resources conservation

Tourism

Climate adaption industry

The graduates work as:

Spatial and GIS analysts

Real estate appraisers

Planners

Economic developers

Market analysts

Environmental educators

Map makers

Workforce consultants

Energy efficiency program managers

Security experts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geography

Human Geography

World Regional Geography

Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing Applications

Cartography

Geographic Information Systems

Advanced GIS Applications

Geography Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

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Submit a copy of your passport information page showing your photo, name, and date of birth.

Complete the admission application and submit your $30 non-refundable application fee.

Refer to the Required Documents section to find a list of missing documents. Upload your documents in either PDF or JPEG format.

Upload your complete, official academic record from ALL high schools, secondary schools, colleges, and/or universities, or intensive English programs you have attended.

Submit an I-20 request form and current official bank statement in U.S. dollars.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

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In-State

11816 USD / year

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Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 USD / month

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