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    Master of Science in Geography

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    Bloomington, USMSIn-person2 years
    $54,542.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Bloomington, US. Tuition is $54,542.

    About the program

    Covers fields including Cities, Development and Justice; Climate and Environmental Change; Food and Agriculture; Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing; Water Resources. Requires core courses, methods courses, concentration in one field, and option of thesis or research papers.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min optional - It is optional to submit GRE scores. It is not required. - For an exam taken after August 1, 2011: a minimum of 151 on verbal and a minimum of 150 on quantitative, and 4.5 or better on Analytical.
    V 151 · Q 150
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL – Minimum of 600 (>249 CBT, >99 IBT). (Minimum of 620 (>260 CBT, >104 IBT) for Financial Aid).
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS – Minimum of 6.5 for admission, 7.0 recommended for Financial Aid.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $12,431.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington is $54,542 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington take to complete?
    Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale (a B average)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Geography at Indiana University-Bloomington: 12 months OPT (US)