Geography at Montgomery College
If you plan to study Geography, consider the program at Montgomery College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Montgomery College sits in Rockville, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 geography degrees were granted at Montgomery College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Montgomery College
Many students take online classes at Montgomery College. Of 18,835 students, 3,778 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,039 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geography graduates at Montgomery College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Montgomery College are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Geography Associate’s Program at Montgomery College
Of the 6 associate’s geography degrees awarded at Montgomery College, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography associate’s degree recipients at Montgomery College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geography associate’s degree recipients at Montgomery College, below the national average of 50%.*
*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
Those who complete Geography program at Montgomery College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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