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Geography & Cartography Schools in Iowa

20 students earned Geography degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geography & Cartography major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Iowa

2,880 people in the state and 479,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geography.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Iowa

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $101,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

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

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401.

Geography & Cartography Careers in IA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Political Science & Government 17
Urban Studies 17
Economics 14
Sociology 11
General Social Sciences 6
Anthropology 3
International Relations & Security 2

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