Program Overview
Is a bachelor’s degree in geography in your future? Delta is a great place to start. When it’s time to transfer, you will have earned an Associate in Science degree to take with you.
Do you want to learn more about the land we live in? Geography is the study of the earth, its features and its life forms, including human life.
Geographic information systems (GIS) is also taught at Delta. GIS is a well-established technology in a rapidly growing field referred to as geospatial technologies, which encompasses many types of methods and techniques for the collection, analysis, modeling and visualization of geospatial data. GIS skills are in demand for jobs related to engineering, planning, utilities, management, transportation and logistics, insurance, telecommunications, natural resources and business.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in geography? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports and field and file investigations, for use by a city planner in making planning studies.
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Assist scientists, technologists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. Other duties may include performing some custom application development or providing user support.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands (and thousands) of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on!
Visit transfer agreements and guides to see the whole list of transfer opportunities.
Interested? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your dreams. Courses transfer differently based on the university you plan to attend. An advisor can help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
Why you should choose Delta
Our faculty are highly trained and routinely speak at state and national conferences. Faculty often work with students as they begin to make career choices. Many classes offer interactive lecture, activity and hands-on lab sessions. Check out our travel courses, blended courses (combination of classroom and internet-based) and online courses. Courses range from introductory to those more advanced that satisfy the first two years of four-year degrees in science, engineering, medicine, and more.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis, but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
So you are thinking about transferring? Representatives from several area universities maintain regular office hours right in our academic advising office, and others drop in frequently. Get the answers you need by making an appointment or stopping by to talk directly with your future university.
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With the Michigan Transfer Agreement, 30 credits are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Michigan.
An associate’s degree earns you 35% more income on average.