Geography at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Geography, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 geography degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geography graduates at Appalachian State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Appalachian State University are 56% women (42) and 44% men (33).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 22 bachelor’s geography graduates at Appalachian State University, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 11 master’s geography degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Geography master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geography Graduates
Graduates of the Geography program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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