Geography at Pittsburg State University
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pittsburg State University is in Pittsburg, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 geography degrees were granted at Pittsburg State University.
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Studying Online at Pittsburg State University
Many students take online classes at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography graduates at Pittsburg State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Pittsburg State University are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University
Among the 11 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Pittsburg State University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 18% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Those who complete Geography program at Pittsburg State University 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
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