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Geography & Cartography in Georgia

Geography & Cartography Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 38,530 people employed in jobs related to a Geography degree, compared to 705,160 nationwide.

Geography & Cartography Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a Geography grad in the state is $127,366, compared to a typical salary of $140,855 nationwide.

Geography & Cartography Wages Nationwide vs. GA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Georgia offering Geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,335 after earning their degree at this institution. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,074 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 37%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,719 after earning their degree at this institution. About 62% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,016 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 72% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $87,556 a year. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geography & Cartography Careers in GA

Some of the careers Geography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Geographers 11% $77,391
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321
Surveying and Mapping Technicians -3% $123,658
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $47,034
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists -5% $56,771

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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