Geography at Auburn University
If you plan to study Geography, take a look at what Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 geography degrees were awarded at Auburn University.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geography graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Auburn University are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 2 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Auburn University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Geography Master’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 8 master’s geography graduates at Auburn University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Geography master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Those who complete Geography program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geography majors, 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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