Bachelor of Science in Geography – Physical Geography

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Physical Geography?

• Develop a foundational knowledge of the inner workings of the ocean, weather patterns, and rock formations
• Gain practical experience in spatial databases and analysis through geographic information systems (GIS)
• Learn how to help communities around the world thrive by understanding their unique cultural habits and traditions

Liberty’s online physical geography degree can help teach you about the Earth’s natural features. You can study topics such as plate tectonics, weather and climate, biogeography, geomorphology, and hydrology. With this knowledge, you can gain an understanding of how the Earth’s physical systems interact with each other and use that to help communities respond effectively to crises. The curriculum can also assist you with learning how to establish plans to help the environment via climate change research and conservation development.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Physical Geography Graduates

• Environmental consultant
• Geographer
• Journeyman geospatial analyst
• Military geographer
• Physical scientist

Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Geography – Physical Geography with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active-duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training