Geography at Colgate University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, take a look at what Colgate University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colgate University is located in Hamilton, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 geography degrees were granted at Colgate University.
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Studying Online at Colgate University
Colgate University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geography graduates at Colgate University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Colgate University are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Colgate University
Of the 14 bachelor’s geography graduates at Colgate University, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*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
Graduates of the Geography program at Colgate University work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.