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Geography in Pennsylvania

Geography Schools in Pennsylvania

152 students earned Geography degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Geography is the 76th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Pennsylvania

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 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Pennsylvania

11,240 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $92,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,950.

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

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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Geography Careers in PA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Geography Professors 6% $90,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Geographic Information Science 90
Other Geography 65

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View Nationwide Geography Report

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