Master of Science in Geography (STEM)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,223/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 41 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 13,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States

Master of Science in Geography (STEM)

Program Overview

Geography brings together the natural and social sciences and utilizes geospatial technologies to understand Earth's processes and examine relationships between people and the environment. The breadth of geographic inquiry in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences accommodates students who have broad interests and goals. The master’s program in geography within the College of Arts and Sciences is designed to provide students with a foundation in geography as well as specialization within one or more of geography’s sub-disciplines.

What can I do with a degree in Geography?
A variety of career opportunities await graduates with a degree in geography from SIUE. We offer the only geography program in the St. Louis metropolitan area and as such, our graduates are in demand for positions in the region’s growing geo-spatial workforce. Employers include federal and state government agencies; national security contractors; tech companies; engineering firms; utility companies; local and regional governments; agricultural companies; and environmental non-profit organizations. Our geography graduates work as geospatial analysts, cartographers, imagery analysts, urban planners, retail location analysts, climate scientists, resource managers, sustainability consultants and park rangers.