Geography at James Madison University
If you plan to study Geography, take a look at what James Madison University. Get started with the following essential facts.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 geography degrees were awarded at James Madison University.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geography graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at James Madison University are 35% women (18) and 65% men (34).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 52 bachelor’s geography graduates at James Madison University, 35% were women (18) and 65% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, below the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geography Graduates
Students who finish Geography program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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