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Geography & Cartography in Washington

Geography & Cartography Schools in Washington

Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Washington

There are 12,700 people in the state and 705,160 people in the nation working in Geography jobs.

Geography & Cartography Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Washington

In this state, Geography grads earn an average of $162,887. Nationwide, they make an average of $140,855.

Geography & Cartography Wages Nationwide vs. WA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Washington offering Geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,990 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 43% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,994 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,723 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,918 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,326 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,243 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,580 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,990 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geography & Cartography Careers in WA

Some of the careers Geography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $47,034
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Geographers $77,391
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $123,658
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,771

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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