Program Overview

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Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Geography Program

The online Bachelor of Science in geography program at Arizona State University explores the connections between human settlement and the features of Earth's surface. This program examines the spatial patterns of the world while learning about the people who inhabit it. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for careers in urban planning, consulting, research, and more.

Program Details

• Total classes: 40
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

What You'll Learn

In this program, students will learn to see the world through the twin lenses of space and place. They will graduate with a better understanding of the world around them by studying Earth's surfaces, including landforms, water, plants, weather, and climate. The interdisciplinary nature of this program allows for the application of physical geography, cultural geography, geographic information science, and urban planning.

Career Paths

This program enables students to pursue a range of careers related to restoration, research, activism, management, and more. Potential career paths for geography majors include:

• Cartographer (Map Maker)
• Climate Change Analyst
• Conservation Officer
• Environmental Compliance Inspector
• Environmental Restoration Planner
• Farm Manager
• Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst)
• Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician)
• Hydrogeologist

Featured Courses

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

• GCU 102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GCU 496: Geographic Research Methods
• GIS 205: Geographic Information Science I
• GIS 270: Statistics for Geography and Planning
• GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GPH 112: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ASU, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:

• Four years of math
• Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
• Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, or physics)
• Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
• Two years of the same second language
• One year of fine arts or career and technical education

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Top 25% in their high school graduating class
• 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
• ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the tuition calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

About the College

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. The college inspires students to become socially aware, critical thinkers, and global citizens. With 31,572 students enrolled as of fall 2024, $161 million in research expenditures in FY23, and 21 interdisciplinary schools and departments, the college offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees.