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Geography in Minnesota

Geography Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 178 students earned their Geography degrees in MN.

In this state, Geography is the 96th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Master’s Degree 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Minnesota

There are 9,710 people in the state and 479,240 people in the nation working in geography jobs.

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Wages for Geography Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $71,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

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

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $16,318. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 25% of the teachers are full time.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,719. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 92% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,812.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,233.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. A typical student attending UMN Duluth will pay a net price of $17,156.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,075. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

A typical student attending Saint Paul College will pay a net price of $12,055. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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Geography Careers in MN

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Geography Professors 10% $75,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Economics 847
Political Science & Government 685
Sociology 264
International Relations & Security 202
Anthropology 109
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60
Urban Studies 55

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