Master of Geography at Appalachian State University

The Geography at Appalachian State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Boone , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Geography

Map out your future.

The Master of Arts in Geography program at App State offers specialized academic and professional training in geography, allowing you to deepen your knowledge of the world and prepare for immediate employment or further specialization. Potential career paths include areas such as planning for climate resilience, environmental analysis and policy development, transportation and urban planning, and satellite image analysis.

You can choose from several program concentrations to customize your coursework, exploring topics such as urban planning, climatology and GIS to develop research projects and solutions to geographical problems.

Disciplines

Social Sciences Physical SciencesEnvironmental/Natural Resources

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Geography at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Geography

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

Atmospheric Scientist
Cartographer
Climatologist
Director of Land Protection and Stewardship
Entrepreneur
Geospatial Data Analyst
GIS Director
Health Geographer
Land Surveyor
Park Ranger
Planner – town, city, regional
Professor
Research Scientist
Snow Scientist
Sustainable Resource Manager
Water Resource Specialist

Employers

Amec Foster Wheeler
Blue Ridge Conservancy
Centers for Disease Control
ESRI
GBE Fund
Grand Canyon Trust
Heifer International
Highland Mapping Inc.
Lowes
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
The Trust for Public Land
Trails Illustrated Maps
UNC Asheville's National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC)
Virginia Tech

Career information resource

App State's Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

For Heather Guy '18, Appalachian 'ticked all of the boxes'

As a graduate student from the United Kingdom studying geography at Appalachian, Heather Guy did fieldwork in the remote Andes in Peru and Bolivia – far removed from her prior days spent in front of a computer screen.
Masters' Matter: Dr. Derek J. Martin And Christopher Ely, Geography
Breece Robertson '00, the 'GIS whiz' at The Trust for Public Land
The Trust for Public Land is working to ensure every American can access a park. Breece Robertson '00 uses her master's in geography from Appalachian to help realize that vision.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Derek J. Martin

Dr. Derek J. Martin has been working with a team of students on a monitoring project on the Watauga River. In this video, he and the students talk about the research and how they have adapted their fieldwork during COVID-19.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Geography at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Geography at Appalachian State University

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

Master of Geography at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone