Geography at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 geography degrees were awarded at Illinois State University.
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Online Class Availability at Illinois State University
Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geography graduates at Illinois State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Illinois State University are 41% women (9) and 59% men (13).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Of the 22 bachelor’s geography graduates at Illinois State University, 41% were women (9) and 59% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Those who complete Geography program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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