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Combine natural and human systems to address global challenges. As a student, you'll work directly with cutting-edge technology in small classes led by committed professors, through internships, and our robust undergraduate research program. Our graduates hold leadership positions in consulting firms, corporations, urban planning, and government agencies. CMU's geography program examines the dynamic connections between people and their surroundings. A geography degree equips you for careers involving urban development, resource management, disaster preparedness, and national security. You'll also be well-prepared for advanced studies, including CMU's GIS master's program.
Practical learning opportunities await at CMU's on-campus Center for Geographic Information Science.
CMU offers intimate class sizes, field excursions, and collaborative research projects with professors.
Build your professional network through student groups like the Geography Club.