Geography

NMC’s Geography Program emphasizes both natural science and social science perspectives. A career in this field involves studying physical and biological environments, human societies and their interactions across space and time. Using maps, fieldwork and geospatial technologies such as GIS, geographers solve real-world problems, both local and global.

If you take an interest in analyzing the processes, spatial patterns and consequences of human-environment interaction, consider enrolling in this program, which includes course work in Physical Geography and Introduction to Geography. Regional courses also are offered that focus on the United States and Canada.

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Course Descriptions

Program Requirements

NMC CODE 726

NMC offers course work in Physical Geography and Introduction to Geography. Regional courses are also offered that focus on the United States and Canada and the World. In addition, a tools course concentrating on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is offered. Students planning on pursuing a rewarding career in Geography will select courses from those listed here

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Tuition and Fees

General Academic Programs
Residency Status	Tuition Rate
In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition	$126.00 per contact hour
In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition	$269.00 per contact hour
Out-of-state Tuition	$350.00 per contact hour
International Tuition	$394.00 per contact hour
General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities.	$34.00 per contact hour

Cost of Attendance

General Academic Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost
Costs	In-District	In-State	Out-of-State	International
Tuition and Fees	$ 5,860	$10,722	$13,476	$14,972
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment	$300	$300	$300	$300
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600
Transportation	$1,000	$2,000	$3,000	$3,000
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$500	$500	$500	$500
Federal Student Loan Fees	$120	$120	$120	$120
	$18,380	$24,242	$27,996	$29,492

Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.

Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.