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Geography in North Carolina

Geography Schools in North Carolina

232 students earned Geography degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Geography is the 59th most popular major out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in North Carolina

12,110 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 North Carolina

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $84,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,950.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,563. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,765. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,018. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,907.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703.

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Geography Careers in NC

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Geography Professors 6% $77,550
Geographers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Geographic Information Science 3
Other Geography 1

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