Geography Schools in Rhode Island

24 Geography students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Geography is the 137th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	22
Bachelor’s Degree	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• White: 75.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
• Other Races: 4.2%

Jobs for Geography Grads in Rhode Island

There are 830 people in the state and 479,240 people in the nation working in geography jobs.

Wages for Geography Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $114,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

Most Popular Geography Programs in RI

There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Geography Careers in RI

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title	RI Job Growth	RI Median Salary

Related Majors in Rhode Island

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

Major	Annual Graduates in RI
Economics	375
Political Science & Government	324
Sociology	99
International Relations & Security	70
Anthropology	50
General Social Sciences	27
Urban Studies	18
Other Social Sciences	14

View all majors related to Geography

View Nationwide Geography Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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