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Geography & Cartography in Wisconsin

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Geography & Cartography Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 330 students earned their Geography degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Geography & Cartography is the 60th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 182
Master’s Degree 59
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 54
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 54
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 84.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 12,770 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Wisconsin

Geography grads earn an average of $75,520 in the state and $80,530 nationwide.

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

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,650 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#6

Carthage College

Kenosha
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 53% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Graduates earn an average $38,442 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,037 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Geography & Cartography Careers in WI

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 15% $61,980
Managers 13% $75,630
Geographers 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $70,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Economics 1,225
Political Science & Government 925
Sociology 504
Criminology 225
Anthropology 141
International Relations & Security 76
Other Social Sciences 55
General Social Sciences 42

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