Geography at Salisbury University
If you are interested in studying Geography, take a look at what Salisbury University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salisbury University is in Salisbury, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 geography degrees were granted at Salisbury University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salisbury University
Online coursework is an option at Salisbury University. Of 7,025 students, 535 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,645 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geography graduates at Salisbury University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Salisbury University are 21% women (4) and 79% men (15).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Salisbury University
Among the 15 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Salisbury University, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at Salisbury University
Among the 4 master’s geography degrees awarded at Salisbury University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at Salisbury University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Geography master’s degree recipients at Salisbury University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*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
Graduates of the Geography program at Salisbury University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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