Geography & Cartography at Northern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 geography & cartography graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Geography & Cartography program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 152 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 152 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Graduates of Northern Illinois University’s Geography & Cartography program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,698 |
| 2 years | $44,189 |
| 4 years | $56,375 |
| 5 years | $59,972 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Geography & Cartography graduates from Northern Illinois University take home a median $56,375, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geography & Cartography graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at Northern Illinois University are 33% women (6) and 67% men (12).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 11 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at Northern Illinois University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 4 master’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
Geography & Cartography Doctoral Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 3 doctoral geography & cartography degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography doctoral degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 Northern Illinois University
The Geography & Cartography program at Northern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Those who complete Geography & Cartography program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.