Geography at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying Geography, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 geography graduations were recorded at George Mason University.
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Online Class Availability at George Mason University
Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geography graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at George Mason University are 32% women (8) and 68% men (17).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 12 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at George Mason University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, below the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 11 master’s geography degrees awarded at George Mason University, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Geography master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, below the national average of 23%.*
*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
Those who complete Geography program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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