Geography at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 geography graduations were recorded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Among 13,906 students, 580 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,081 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geography graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).
Geography Master’s Program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Of the 13 master’s geography degrees awarded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Geography Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Of the 2 doctoral geography degrees awarded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Maryland-Baltimore County pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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