Geography & Cartography Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Illinois
1,320 people in the state and 705,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geography.
Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Geography grad in the state is $65,103, compared to a typical salary of $140,855 nationwide.
Most Popular Geography & Cartography Programs in IL
Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering Geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,243 in their first year after graduation. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. 59% of full-time students return after their first year.
Geography & Cartography Careers in IL
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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