Geography at University at Albany
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, take a look at what University at Albany. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Albany sits in Albany, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 geography degrees were awarded at University at Albany.
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Online Class Availability at University at Albany
Distance learning is available at University at Albany. Among 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) studied exclusively online and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography graduates at University at Albany, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at University at Albany are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 6 bachelor’s geography graduates at University at Albany, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany, below the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 1 master’s geography graduates at University at Albany, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 University at Albany pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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