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Geography & Cartography at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Geography & Cartography at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

If you plan to study Geography & Cartography, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 geography & cartography graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Geography & Cartography Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Geography & Cartography program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 5
Best Value Illinois #3 of 5
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #45 of 152
Best Value Nationwide #69 of 151

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 5
Best Value Illinois #3 of 5
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #45 of 152
Best Value Nationwide #69 of 151

Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Geography & Cartography program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geography & Cartography at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,269
2 years $31,133
3 years $50,041

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geography & Cartography graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 40% women (12) and 60% men (18).

Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 26 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 38% were women (10) and 62% were men (16).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Geography & Cartography Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 5
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 30%.*

Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 4 master’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Geography & Cartography Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 25% of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Geography & Cartography program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geography 5
Geographic Information Science 25

Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates

Graduates of the Geography & Cartography program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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