Geography at California State University-Sacramento
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 geography degrees were granted at California State University-Sacramento.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography graduates at California State University-Sacramento, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 35% women (12) and 65% men (22).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 34 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 35% were women (12) and 65% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 50% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above 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
Students who finish Geography program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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