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Geography in Georgia

Geography Schools in Georgia

111 Geography students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Geography is the 224th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Georgia

14,540 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $86,370, compared to a typical salary of $88,950 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Georgia that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Georgia

Athens
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,117. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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#2

Georgia State University

Atlanta
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,202. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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#3

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,266. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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Geography Careers in GA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Geographers 20% $85,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Geographic Information Science 9
Other Geography 4

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