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Geography in Alabama

Geography Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 51 students earned their Geography degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Geography is the 141st most popular major in the state out of a total 313 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Alabama

2,150 people in the state and 468,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geography.

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Wages for Geography Jobs in Alabama

Geography grads earn an average of $78,650 in the state and $88,950 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,888.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,297.

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Geography 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
Geographers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Geographic Information Science 31

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