Undergraduate Programs

Geography is about more than maps. Students in The University of Toledo’s Geography and Planning Department study issues important to all of us like climate change, economic development, resource management, land use and population growth.

A UToledo Geography and Planning degree combines a liberal arts education with technical skills in geospatial technology, a marketable combination in the job market. Geography students at The University of Toledo have one of the highest rates of employment following graduation. Students graduate with the skills to use valuable tools like GIS that help map geographic information and are prepared to work collaboratively with professionals in other disciplines. Geography is considered a STEM field by the State of Ohio and the Federal government, allowing our students to pursue professional careers in high demand in the areas of geographic information science, geospatial data analysis, and urban planning.

GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING BACHELOR’S DEGREE CONCENTRATIONs

• Human and Environmental Geography
• Geographic information science and technology (GIST)
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Urban Studies

Geography and Planning Undergraduate Certificates (9 Credit Hours Each)

• Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIS&T) 
• Urban and Regional Planning 

Top Reasons to Study Geography and planning at UToledo

1. Pursue creativity and innovation.

   At The University of Toledo, geography students go beyond the classroom with opportunities to participate in internships, attend professional conferences, complete community-based class projects and undergraduate research, and study abroad at Salford University in England.
2. Earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years.

   Take graduate courses while completing an undergraduate degree and in five years you’ll also earn a master’s degree.
3. Learn from the experts.

   Faculty has been awarded more than $25 million to fund their studies. They often bring their research into the classroom where students can benefit.
   
4. State-of-the-art technology.

   UToledo’s Geography and Planning majors use the latest geographic information systems and remote sensing laboratories. They have access to the Center for Geographic Information Sciences and Applied Geographics (GISAG) on UToledo’s campus. Researchers at the GISAG lab have studied freight transportation in the Great Lakes and mapped the Maumee River Basin.
5. Active student geography groups.

   The Geography and Planning Club hosts events like geocaching, a “Geopardy” competition, and trips to the National Museum of the Great Lakes and Toledo Mud Hens baseball games.

What jobs can I get with a geography and planning degree?

Employers love UToledo graduates, and Geography and Planning majors are trained in skills the market demands: current geographic information systems technologies, computer cartography and graphics, statistical analysis, and data management.

UToledo geography alumni have worked for employers such as the Lucas County Auditor’s Office, Futon County Planning department, City of Toledo, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Geography and Planning is a highly collaborative field. Faculty and researchers work with professionals in other disciplines including engineering, business, natural sciences, environmental health and criminal justice.

Examples of Geography and Planning Bachelor Degree Jobs and Careers

• Census and location analyst
• Community developer
• Intelligence officer
• International business consultant
• Market researcher
• Peace Corps officer
• Transportation planner
• Urban planner

Opportunities for Continued Education

Many geography undergraduate students also earn advanced degrees from The University of Toledo. Learn more about UToledo’s Master of Arts in Geography and Planning, GIS certificate, and Ph.D. in Spatially Integrated Social Sciences.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.

Tuition and Scholarships

Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.

Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.

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Choose Ohio First scholarship

Ohio residents who have been accepted into this STEM program are eligible for the Choose Ohio First scholarship — a four-year, renewable scholarship.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Honors College

The Jesup Scott Honors College at The University of Toledo offer our best and brightest the resources and opportunities needed to unlock your fullest potential. Whether you aspire following graduation to cure disease, innovate technology, advance statecraft, redefine markets, or express creatively, together we can fuel vibrant and promising tomorrows.

Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.

Benefits of Honors

The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.

Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.

Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.