Bachelor in Geography and Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Geography and Environmental Studies (Bachelor's) are 15,204 USD per year.

This field studies how people interact with natural and built environments. Students learn climate science, sustainability, environmental science and policy, research methods, GIS, human geography, physical geography, remote sensing, and public policy.

This study can support work in environmental science, policy, GIS, remote sensing, human geography, physical geography, and public policy. It also supports research on people and environments.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

Penn State World Campus has provided online education for more than two decades. The program offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including bachelor's, associate, master's, and doctoral degrees, along with undergraduate and graduate certificates and minors. Coursework is designed for flexibility, allowing students to complete their studies at times that fit busy schedules.

Academic options cover arts and humanities, business and management, criminal justice, cybersecurity, education, energy and sustainability, engineering, GIS and geospatial studies, health, homeland security, public policy, social sciences, sports and recreation, technology, and turfgrass. Courses use curriculum developed by the same Penn State professors who teach on campus. Bachelor's degrees are nationally recognized through U.S. News & World Report rankings.

The program is based at Penn State's University Park location in Pennsylvania, while teaching takes place online. International students should understand that World Campus is an online study option rather than a conventional residential campus experience. Penn State provides information for transfer students, military students, and returning students, and the online format can accommodate learners managing work or other commitments. A graduate in Security and Risk Analysis describes preparing for job interviews as part of her experience, reflecting the program's connection to professional development.