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Geography & Cartography in West Virginia

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Geography & Cartography Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 24 students earned their Geography degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Geography & Cartography is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 87.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 1,940 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in West Virginia

Geography grads earn an average of $55,030 in the state and $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 96% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at WVU. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355.

Geography & Cartography Careers in WV

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Managers 6% $69,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Political Science & Government 45
Economics 8
Sociology 6
Criminology 3

View all majors related to Geography & Cartography

View Nationwide Geography & Cartography Report

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