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Geography & Cartography in Virginia

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Geography & Cartography Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 254 students earned their Geography degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Geography & Cartography is the 91st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 172
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Master’s Degree 25
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 79.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 17,980 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Virginia

Geography grads earn an average of $81,750 in the state and $80,530 nationwide.

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

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,193.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,505.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,245. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,214 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

Geography & Cartography Careers in VA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 20% $77,720
Geography Professors 17% $0
Managers 11% $130,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Political Science & Government 1,786
General Social Sciences 1,592
Economics 1,329
International Relations & Security 1,122
Sociology 937
Criminology 302
Anthropology 219
Urban Studies 81

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