Geography at Western Washington University
If you are interested in studying Geography, take a look at what Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University is in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 geography graduations were recorded at Western Washington University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geography graduates at Western Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography graduates at Western Washington University are 45% women (10) and 55% men (12).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University
Of the 5 bachelor’s geography graduates at Western Washington University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*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 Washington University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.