Geography at Northern Arizona University
If you are interested in studying Geography, you may want to check out the program at Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Arizona University is in Flagstaff, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 geography degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Arizona University
Distance learning is available at Northern Arizona University. Among 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) studied exclusively online and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geography graduates at Northern Arizona University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at Northern Arizona University are 33% women (3) and 67% men (6).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Northern Arizona University
Among the 5 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at Northern Arizona University
Among the 4 master’s geography degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Geography master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, above the national average of 23%.*
*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 Northern Arizona University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Geography graduates, 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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