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Geography & Cartography in Minnesota

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Geography & Cartography Schools in Minnesota

185 students earned Geography degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 40
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 40
Master’s Degree 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

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: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography 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 & Cartography 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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $17,878. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% 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. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,581.

#3

Macalester College

Saint Paul
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,959 after graduation. 85% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,159. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

In their early career, Gustavus Adolphus grads earn an average salary of $47,325. An average student at Gustavus Adolphus will pay a net price of $24,696. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $31,066.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. In their early career, UMN Duluth grads earn an average salary of $46,596. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,299 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#9

Saint Paul College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,209 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,507.

Geography & Cartography Careers in MN

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $70,620
Geography Professors 10% $75,320
Managers 7% $118,410

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
Criminology 253
International Relations & Security 202
Anthropology 109
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60

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