Forty Percent of Respondents to Our Alumni Survey Chose Geography as a Major Because of Excellent Professors

40%

12%12%6%

19%

10%

Reason For Choosing Geography as a Major

ProfessorsLove of MapsLove of TravelSpecific low-level classInterested in subjectOther

61%

7%

31%

YesNoNeutral

•About 2/3 of alumni have found their

degree to be an asset in their

career

Have you found your geography degree to be an asset in your job search and/or career?

Yes69%

No28%

N/A3%

•Almost 70% of alumni have a career complimenting their geography major

•Almost 30% of alumni have a career that does not compliment their geography major

Question: Is Your Current Position Related to Your Geography Major?

“Loved the program and all the professors! I have had so many

fond memories of my work and am truly proud of what I accomplished

in the geography program at Keene State College.”

Comments from Alumni

“One of the best parts of being a Geography Major was the sense of

belonging to a small family. The professors cared about all of us and

pushed us to do our best. They devoted extra time to clarify and explain topics which I did not fully comprehend... ”

“…The professors in the department really inspired me to learn more

and to become a professional geographer. I really believe that

the undergraduate program is one of the best in the Northeast…”

“I thoroughly enjoyed majoring in geography. All the teachers were very approachable and they know

when to push you.”