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Geography & Cartography in Florida

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Geography & Cartography Schools in Florida

227 students earned Geography degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Geography & Cartography is the 145th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Florida

Geography majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 90
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 90
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a geography major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Florida

There are 23,940 people in the state and 479,240 people in the nation working in geography jobs.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $98,420, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 7%. This public school has an average net price of $5,577.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,816 a year. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year.

#7

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,380 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $25,367.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

Geography & Cartography Careers in FL

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 31% $59,150
Geography Professors 20% $94,370
Managers 17% $90,740
Geographers 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geography.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Political Science & Government 2,532
Economics 1,443
Sociology 1,076
Criminology 933
International Relations & Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Anthropology 541
Other Social Sciences 10

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