Geography at Northeastern Illinois University
If you plan to study Geography, take a look at what Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Illinois University is in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 geography degrees were awarded at Northeastern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Northeastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) studied exclusively online and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (6).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University
Of the 6 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than 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
Those who complete Geography program at Northeastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.