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Geography & Cartography in New York

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Geography & Cartography Schools in New York

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

As a degree choice, Geography & Cartography is the 129th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 286
Master’s Degree 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in New York

16,990 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 New York

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $90,390, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

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

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. This public school has an average net price of $20,703. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,536 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,227 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Hunter College

New York
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. In their early career, Hunter grads earn an average salary of $45,287. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at SUNY New Paltz. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#9

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,241 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid.

#10

Hofstra University

Hempstead
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Hofstra. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

Geography & Cartography Careers in NY

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Geography Professors 15% $78,480
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Anthropology 908
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448

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