Geography at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 geography degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 3 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 2 master’s geography graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 23%.*
*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
Graduates of the Geography program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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