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Geography in Massachusetts

Geography Schools in Massachusetts

65 students earned Geography degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

A Geography major is the 190th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Massachusetts

8,890 people in the state and 468,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geography.

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Wages for Geography Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $99,810, compared to a typical salary of $88,950 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Clark University

Worcester
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at Clark will pay a net price of $29,264. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $21,846. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,359.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,325. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,707. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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#7

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,444. 83% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Mt. Holyoke.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,266. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

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Geography Careers in MA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Geography Professors 11% $87,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Geographic Information Science 61

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