Geography & Cartography at Salem State University
If you plan to study Geography & Cartography, take a look at what Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 geography & cartography graduations were recorded at Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at Salem State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Geography & Cartography program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 152 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from Salem State University
Those who finish Salem State 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 | $31,040 |
| 2 years | $31,547 |
| 3 years | $37,229 |
| 4 years | $45,988 |
| 5 years | $50,774 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Geography & Cartography graduates from Salem State University earn a median of $45,988, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Geography & Cartography graduates from Salem State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geography & Cartography graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at Salem State University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 13 bachelor’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at Salem State University, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below the national average of 30%.*
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 7 master’s geography & cartography graduates at Salem State University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Salem State University
The Geography & Cartography program at Salem State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 11 |
| Geographic Information Science | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Graduates of the Geography & Cartography program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.