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Geography & Cartography Schools in Massachusetts

192 students earned Geography degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geography & Cartography major is the 122nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 97
Master’s Degree 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11

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: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 8,990 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $99,810, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

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

#1

Clark University

Worcester
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,233.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $46,526 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,017.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Worcester State will pay a net price of $16,886.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 95% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State. A typical student attending Bridgewater State will pay a net price of $18,951. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,839 a year.

#8

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Geography & Cartography 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
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 3,398
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Sociology 1,035
Anthropology 316
Criminology 300
General Social Sciences 259
Other Social Sciences 105

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