Geography at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Geography, take a look at what Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 geography degrees were awarded at Salem State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option 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
Take a look at the diversity of Geography graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at Salem State University are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 11 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Salem State University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below 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 Salem State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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