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Geography & Cartography Schools in Massachusetts

84 students earned Geography degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geography & Cartography major is the 107th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 8,990 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a geography grad in the state is $99,810, compared to a typical salary of $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Clark University

Worcester
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,331 a year.

#2

Tufts University

Medford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $46,526 after graduation. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State.

Geography & Cartography Careers in MA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Geography Professors 11% $87,530
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 701
International Relations & Security 575
Political Science & Government 168
Sociology 66
Criminology 66
Anthropology 59
Urban Studies 32
Other Social Sciences 23

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View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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