Geography at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you plan to study Geography, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 geography degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Of 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Geography graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 50% women (11) and 50% men (11).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 13 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 9 master’s geography graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Geography master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Those who complete Geography program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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