The urban studies concentration under the BS in geography is designed to facilitate the growing interest in urban areas, with special emphasis on studying the Phoenix metropolitan area and other rapidly urbanizing regions in arid climates. Tied with geographic information science, the urban studies major brings both knowledge and skill sets together in a powerful way. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity general General

Students successfully completing the program often find employment with city planning agencies as well as government agencies at various levels (county, state, federal). The urban studies major, especially when combined with a focus on geographic information science, gives graduates an advantage in careers in urban planning and other jobs dealing with urban issues, including: economic development planning housing issues transportation Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Architectural and Engineering Managers Green OccupationGreen 6.16% $122,190 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $73,070 Business Intelligence Analysts Bright OutlookBright Outlook not available Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 26.79% $55,970 Clinical Research Coordinators Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Compliance Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Data Warehousing Specialists Bright Outlook not available Database Architects Bright Outlook not available Education Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $59,380 Farm and Home Management Advisors Green Occupation 1.16% $45,430 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $80,330 Geographers Bright Outlook 26.24% $74,760 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $68,510 Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook not available Investment Fund Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 17.57% $56,060 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 15.34% $53,130 Natural Sciences Managers Green Occupation 15.45% $114,770 Park Naturalists 11.92% $59,530 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,310 Range Managers 11.92% $59,530 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 15.12% $71,600 Sociologists 21.9% $73,670 Soil and Water Conservationists Green Occupation 11.92% $59,530 Storage and Distribution Managers Green Occupation $80,860 Supply Chain Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Transportation Managers Green Occupation $80,860 Transportation Planners Green Occupation Bright Outlook 22.44% $75,160 Urban and Regional Planners Green Occupation 19.02% $64,100 Wind Energy Project Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540