Geography at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Geography, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 geography degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Northwestern University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 2 bachelor’s geography graduates at Northwestern University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 30%.*
*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
Students who finish Geography program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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