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Geography & Cartography Schools in Illinois

42 students earned Geography degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Geography & Cartography is the 137th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 280 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Illinois

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $82,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

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

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,305. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,915 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,382 after earning their degree at this institution. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Elmhurst will pay a net price of $20,100.

Geography & Cartography Careers in IL

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 7% $72,290
Geographers 0% $0
Geography Professors -7% $77,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 384
General Social Sciences 185
International Relations & Security 158
Political Science & Government 156
Sociology 100
Anthropology 69
Criminology 12
Urban Studies 4

View all majors related to Geography & Cartography

View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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