Geography at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 geography degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 61% women (17) and 39% men (11).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 11 bachelor’s geography graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 17 master’s geography degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below 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 Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Geography graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.