Overview

In the Geography Major at Worcester State University you will develop important analytical and problem-solving skills that are relevant to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and public policy–oriented careers. Then you will put theory into practice through hands-on experimentation and research in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and earth science laboratories and in an off-campus internship or research opportunity with a local organization.

Membership in Gamma Theta Upsilon, the international geography honor society, is available to distinguished students.

What will you do

Learn geospatial technologies like cartography, remote sensing, and GIS

Conduct both field- and laboratory-based analysis

Participate in faculty-led undergraduate research on topics like water pollution, urban geography, atmospheric carbon sequestration, cartography, remote sensing of the environment, drone-based imaging, and more

Focus your studies with a concentration in earth science education, earth system science, environmental studies, geographic information systems, and general geography

Discover the relevance of geography to a wide array of disciplines in the natural and social sciences, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, sociology, urban studies, political science, and public policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Geography

World Regional Geography

Physical Geology

Special Topics in Geography for First- Year Students

Geography of North America

Energy Conservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: March 3

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application for Undergraduate Admission and application fee, if required

Official high school transcript(s), including first quarter senior grades

Copy of SAT or ACT scores if required (Worcester State offers a test-optional admission policy)

Personal essay: recommended, not required

The admissions committee is looking for students with an average GPA of a 3.0 or better.
Adequate test of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18424 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18424 USD / year

≈ 18424 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12344 USD / year

≈ 12344 USD / year

Additional Details

N.E. Regional: $12,829 per year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

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