Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geography - Data Science in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,105
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Geography with a Data Science Option enhances geography studies by incorporating data management, visualization, and societal impacts of data science, while providing supplementary courses in programming, machine learning, and advanced statistics. This curriculum ensures graduates have documented data science expertise on their academic records.
Geography cultivates critical, spatial, and analytical thinking—highly sought-after skills in today's job market. Graduates secure roles across diverse sectors including non-profits, corporate settings, data visualization, GIS, and community outreach. Seeking a distinctive career path? Our students excel when applying their specialized knowledge to innovative professional opportunities. Geography opens doors beyond traditional mapping and technology roles, offering pathways to numerous dynamic professions.
Career Opportunities
Geography graduates pursue careers in:
Various planning fields (urban, social, economic, environmental, transportation)
Regional and economic growth initiatives
Site selection analysis for real estate
International trade operations
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. No letters of recommendation
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,105