Geography at Eastern Illinois University
If you plan to study Geography, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 geography degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geography graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 5 bachelor’s geography graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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
Students who finish Geography program at Eastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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