Geography & Cartography at Appalachian State University
If you are interested in studying Geography & Cartography, consider the program at Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 geography & cartography degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Geography & Cartography program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 152 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Geography & Cartography program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,503 |
| 2 years | $41,798 |
| 3 years | $38,398 |
| 4 years | $49,371 |
| 5 years | $60,029 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Geography & Cartography graduates from Appalachian State University take home a median $49,371, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Geography & Cartography graduates from Appalachian State University comes in at $17,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geography & Cartography graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at Appalachian State University are 56% women (42) and 44% men (33).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 22 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at Appalachian State University, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 11 master’s geography & cartography graduates at Appalachian State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Geography & Cartography Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Geography & Cartography program at Appalachian State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 75 |
Best-Paid Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Those who complete Geography & Cartography program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Geography & Cartography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $56,771 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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