Geography at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Geography, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 geography graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 17 bachelor’s geography graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Graduates of the Geography program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.