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    Geography (MA)

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    Columbia, USMAIn-person2 years
    $51,848.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $51,848.

    About the program

    Covers human geography, nature/society relationships, physical environment, and application of geographic information sciences. Offers thesis option with research hours or non-thesis option with research paper.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL score requirement for the Department of Geography is 550 (paper) and 80 (internet).
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS minimum not explicitly stated on the Geography MA page; only a TOEFL minimum is shown on the retrieved snippets.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12-month OPT (US)

    $19,392.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $51,848 across 32 required credits.
    Is Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 3.0 GPA;
    What work-permit options follow Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Geography (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia: 12-month OPT (US)