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Geography & Cartography Schools in New York

73 students earned Geography degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Geography & Cartography is the 144th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in New York

There are 16,990 people in the state and 479,240 people in the nation working in geography jobs.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in New York

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $90,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

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There are 6 colleges in New York that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 87% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,562 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Hunter College

New York
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,287 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

Lehman College

Bronx
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,614. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,683. In their early career, Syracuse grads earn an average salary of $58,773. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Geography & Cartography Careers in NY

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Geography Professors 15% $78,480
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 688
International Relations & Security 533
Political Science & Government 310
Anthropology 234
Sociology 192
Urban Studies 148
Other Social Sciences 106
General Social Sciences 52

View all majors related to Geography & Cartography

View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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