Geography at Kansas State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kansas State University sits in Manhattan, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 geography degrees were awarded at Kansas State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kansas State University
Many students take online classes at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geography graduates at Kansas State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at Kansas State University are 67% women (4) and 33% men (2).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University
Of the 6 bachelor’s geography graduates at Kansas State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, above 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
Graduates of the Geography program at Kansas State University pursue many career paths. 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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