Geography & Cartography at Foothill College
If you are interested in studying Geography & Cartography, consider the program at Foothill College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 geography & cartography degrees were granted at Foothill College.
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Studying Online at Foothill College
Distance learning is available at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography & Cartography graduates at Foothill College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at Foothill College are 36% women (13) and 64% men (23).
Geography & Cartography Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 11 associate’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at Foothill College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Geography & Cartography associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Geography & Cartography Concentrations at Foothill College
The Geography & Cartography program at Foothill College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 3 |
| Geographic Information Science | 33 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Those who complete Geography & Cartography program at Foothill College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Geography & Cartography 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 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $56,771 |
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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