Geography at Brigham Young University
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at Brigham Young University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University sits in Provo, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 geography graduations were recorded at Brigham Young University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brigham Young University
Many students take online classes at Brigham Young University. Among 35,873 students, 898 (3%) studied exclusively online and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geography graduates at Brigham Young University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Brigham Young University are 68% women (15) and 32% men (7).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University
Among the 22 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Brigham Young University, 68% were women (15) and 32% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 18% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University, below the national average of 30%.*
*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
Those who complete Geography program at Brigham Young University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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