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Geography & Cartography Schools in Alabama

45 Geography students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Geography & Cartography is the 68th most popular major out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Alabama

Geography majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a geography major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 2,280 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $78,650, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

A typical student attending AUM will pay a net price of $13,678. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $49,695 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $24,018.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $35,791. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

Geography & Cartography Careers in AL

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Geography Professors 17% $76,640
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 17% $63,560
Managers 6% $101,560
Geographers 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geography.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
International Relations & Security 75
Sociology 54
Economics 38
General Social Sciences 24
Anthropology 13
Criminology 9
Political Science & Government 5

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