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Master of Science - Geography

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo — Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 22,824
Application Fee
USD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Science in geography at Western Michigan University is designed to: Assist you in acquiring the skills needed for independent geographic research, including organizational and communication skills. Enable you to develop a concentration in a particular aspect of the field. Select one of three concentrations. Each program is individually designed to suit your career or personal objectives. Community development and planning prepares you for: Planning related careers in local and regional governments and as urban and regional planners, land use planners, transportation planners, county planners and zoning administrators. The private sector where planning consultant firms carry out substantial work on contract for public agencies using students' specialized skills. Environmental and resource analysis prepares you for a career as an environmental or groundwater analyst with: Local health departments, state agencies like the Michigan Department of Natural Resources or Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Geological Survey or Soil Conservation Service. Many environmental and resource analysis careers are located in the private sector too, in consulting firms or resource development and analysis corporations. Geographic Information Science prepares you for a career: Either wholly or partly involved in developing, training or applying geographic information science methodologies. In both government (local, regional, state and federal) and the private sector. The long-term outlook for careers related to Geographic Information Science in the private sector is extremely promising. By giving you as much time as you have available in the geographic information science labs to experiment with our state-of-the-art software. Each geographic techniques course offers about 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab exposure, much more than a single in-service training course offered by companies. Several flexible courses (individualized independent study courses or professional internships) may be used in any concentration area when relevant to your program of study.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 22,824
Application fee
USD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

1903 Western Michigan Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

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About the Institution

Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry. Vision Nationally and internationally recognized, the University aspires to distinguish itself as learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged. Learner centered Western Mich...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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