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Geography & Cartography in Michigan

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Geography & Cartography Schools in Michigan

215 students earned Geography degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geography & Cartography major is the 131st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 66
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 66
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 66
Master’s Degree 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Michigan

6,520 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $84,300, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 82% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,127. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,128 after graduation.

#6

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,573 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,384. 99% of students get financical aid.

#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Graduates earn an average $38,904 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,323 after earning their degree at this institution. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,212. Graduates earn an average $29,986 after graduation. 69% of students get financical aid.

#10

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $18,400.

Geography & Cartography Careers in MI

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $59,230
Managers 7% $95,390
Geography Professors 6% $80,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 1,496
Political Science & Government 1,044
Sociology 551
Anthropology 254
General Social Sciences 230
International Relations & Security 213
Criminology 150
Other Social Sciences 105

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