Geography at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 geography degrees were granted at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Of 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geography graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Of the 13 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, higher 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
Those who complete Geography program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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