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Geography & Cartography in Washington

Geography & Cartography Schools in Washington

Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in Washington

12,700 people in the state and 705,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geography.

Geography & Cartography Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a Geography grad in the state is $162,887, compared to a typical salary of $140,855 nationwide.

Geography & Cartography Wages Nationwide vs. WA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Washington offering Geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,990 a year. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,994 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,723 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,918 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,326 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,243 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,580 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geography & Cartography Careers in WA

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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