Geography at University at Buffalo
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, take a look at what University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Buffalo sits in Buffalo, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 geography degrees were granted at University at Buffalo.
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Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo
Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geography graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at University at Buffalo are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 11 bachelor’s geography graduates at University at Buffalo, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 1 master’s geography graduates at University at Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.
| 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 Buffalo go on to a range of careers. 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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