Geography & Cartography at University of Connecticut
If you are interested in studying Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at University of Connecticut. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Connecticut is in Storrs, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 geography & cartography degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.
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Studying Online at University of Connecticut
Distance learning is available at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at University of Connecticut
Rankings can help you compare University of Connecticut’s Geography & Cartography program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 151 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 151 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Connecticut, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Connecticut are 35% women (17) and 65% men (31).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut
Among the 24 bachelor’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 25% were women (6) and 75% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, below the national average of 30%.*
*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 University of Connecticut
This Geography & Cartography program at University of Connecticut breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 4 |
| Geographic Information Science | 44 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Graduates of the Geography & Cartography program at University of Connecticut work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geography & Cartography majors, 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.