Geography at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 geography degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Geography graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Western Michigan University are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 5 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*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
Graduates of the Geography program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below 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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