About the Geography Major
The geography degree program gives students foundational geography knowledge and the
opportunity to focus their coursework in at least two specialties: physical geography,
human geography and natural resource management.
Throughout their time at UW, students are invited to take unique geography courses
as well as interdisciplinary courses in other departments. We find that this approach
gives students the most well-rounded education with plenty of opportunities for hands-on
experience.
UW’s geography faculty members are accomplished professionals who love seeing their
students succeed. Students are encouraged to work with a faculty member to create
an individual development plan. These plans help students focus on their passions
and interests during their time at UW.
Some of their areas of expertise include:
- Environmental Politics
- Urban Movements
- Conservation
- Drought
- Geo-Visualization
Geography Minor
Interested in geography? Consider obtaining a geography minor in addition to your primary degree! You'll earn foundational knowledge in physical geography, human geography and natural resource management. Check it out!
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What can you do with a geography bachelor's degree?
With a geography bachelor's degree, you can dive into urban planning, map out data with GIS, help tackle environmental issues or even work in disaster response. It’s a flexible, real-world degree that opens doors in many exciting fields.
- Geographer
- Geoscientist
- Geography Information Systems Specialist
- Hydrologist
- Planner
- Resource Manager
- Conservationist
- Environmental Consultant
- National Park Service
- City Governments across Wyoming
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Wyoming State Engineers Office
- University of Nevada-Reno
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center
- U.S. State Department
- Airbus Defence and Space
- Columbus State University
- Boise State University
- Mt. San Antonio College
Geography graduates are hired in a variety of industries, including:
- Urban planning
- Environmental consulting
- Government
- Transportation
- GIS and mapping
- Disaster management
- Education
- Real estate
- Tech
Job prospects for geography grads look solid! Growth is steady, particularly in areas like GIS, urban planning and environmental work. Through building tech skills and gaining hands-on experience with UW's program, you'll find great opportunities, especially in places focused on growth or sustainability!
“I arrived in Laramie as a freshman with an interest in the patterns and processes that shaped our world and left four years later with the knowledge, skills and motivation to start contributing to work that focused on addressing our world's most pressing issues."
- Scott Kelley | B.S., Geography '06
