Geography Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 111 students earned their Geography degrees in KY.

In this state, Geography is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	17
Master’s Degree	16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.6%
• Black or African American: 1.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
• White: 75.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
• Other Races: 9.0%

Jobs for Geography Grads in Kentucky

3,430 people in the state and 479,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geography.

Wages for Geography Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $70,060, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

Most Popular Geography Programs in KY

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

Geography Careers in KY

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Geography Professors	0%	$61,800

Related Majors in Kentucky

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

Major	Annual Graduates in KY
International Relations & Security	27
Sociology	24
Economics	20
Anthropology	14
Political Science & Government	14
Urban Studies	3

View all majors related to Geography

View Nationwide Geography Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Couleur under License

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