Geography Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 261 students earned their Geography degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Geography is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	48
Post-Master’s Certificate	14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	6
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	6

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.5%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
• White: 85.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
• Other Races: 4.6%

Jobs for Geography Grads in Wisconsin

There are 12,770 people in the state and 479,240 people in the nation working in geography jobs.

Wages for Geography Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $75,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

Most Popular Geography Programs in WI

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

Geography Careers in WI

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title	WI Job Growth	WI Median Salary
Geographers	0%	$0
Geography Professors	0%	$70,140

Related Majors in Wisconsin

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WI
Economics	265
Sociology	43
Political Science & Government	40
International Relations & Security	34
Anthropology	20
Other Social Sciences	16
Urban Studies	6

View all majors related to Geography

View Nationwide Geography Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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