Geography at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 geography graduations were recorded at Marshall University.
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Online Class Availability at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) studied exclusively online and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geography graduates at Marshall University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Marshall University are 38% women (8) and 62% men (13).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University
Among the 8 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Marshall University, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, below the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at Marshall University
Among the 13 master’s geography degrees awarded at Marshall University, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Geography master’s degree recipients at Marshall 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 Marshall University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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