Geography & Cartography at Northwest Missouri State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Missouri State University is in Maryville, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 geography & cartography degrees were granted at Northwest Missouri State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Missouri State University
Distance learning is available at Northwest Missouri State University. Of 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Missouri State University’s Geography & Cartography program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #66 of 151 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University
Students who complete Northwest Missouri State University’s Geography & Cartography program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,764 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geography & Cartography graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at Northwest Missouri State University are 45% women (38) and 55% men (47).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University
Of the 3 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University
Among the 46 master’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at Northwest Missouri State University, 39% were women (18) and 61% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 15% of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri 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 Northwest Missouri State University
The Geography & Cartography program at Northwest Missouri State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 3 |
| Geographic Information Science | 82 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Graduates of the Geography & Cartography program at Northwest Missouri State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.