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Geography & Cartography Schools in Illinois

201 Geography students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Geography & Cartography is the 119th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 149
Master’s Degree 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Illinois

280 people in the state and 479,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geography.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Illinois

Geography grads earn an average of $82,080 in the state and $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,915 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,262 after earning their degree at this institution. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. A typical student attending WIU will pay a net price of $15,305.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,489.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution.

Geography & Cartography Careers in IL

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 7% $72,290
Geographers 0% $0
Geography Professors -7% $77,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
Sociology 841
International Relations & Security 389
Anthropology 288
Criminology 243
General Social Sciences 196
Sociology & Anthropology 44

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