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Geography & Cartography in Virginia

Geography & Cartography Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 25,200 people employed in jobs related to a Geography degree, compared to 705,160 nationwide.

Geography & Cartography Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Geography grad in the state is $152,818, compared to a typical salary of $140,855 nationwide.

Geography & Cartography Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Virginia offering Geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,985 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geography & Cartography Careers in VA

Some of the careers Geography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Geographers 11% $77,391
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321
Surveying and Mapping Technicians -3% $123,658
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $47,034
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists -5% $56,771

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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