Geographic Information Science at Salem State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geographic Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Salem State University.
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Studying Online at Salem State University
Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geographic Information Science graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geographic Information Science graduates at Salem State University are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).
Geographic Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 2 bachelor’s geographic information science degrees awarded at Salem State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Geographic Information Science Master’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 7 master’s geographic information science graduates at Salem State University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Geographic Information Science Graduates
Graduates of the Geographic Information Science program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Geographic Information Science 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 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $56,771 |
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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