Geography at East Carolina University
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at East Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 geography graduations were recorded at East Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Carolina University
Many students take online classes at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geography graduates at East Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at East Carolina University are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 6 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at East Carolina University
Of the 3 master’s geography graduates at East Carolina University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Students who finish Geography program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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