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Geography & Cartography Schools in Kentucky

41 Geography students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Geography & Cartography is the 53rd most popular major in the state out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 22.0%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Kentucky

3,430 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 Kentucky

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

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,653 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Geography & Cartography Careers in KY

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $69,540
Managers 9% $89,310
Geography Professors 0% $61,800

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
Criminology 7
Urban Studies 3

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