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Geography & Cartography Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Geography degrees in MI.

In this state, Geography & Cartography is the 104th most popular major out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.8%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 6,520 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Michigan

Geography grads earn an average of $84,300 in the state and $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Michigan that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,371. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,384. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,106 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $16,007. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,092 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127.

Geography & Cartography Careers in MI

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $59,230
Managers 7% $95,390
Geography Professors 6% $80,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 231
Political Science & Government 53
Anthropology 43
Sociology 35
Criminology 16
Other Social Sciences 10
General Social Sciences 6
Archeology 3

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