by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from Salem State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,040 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, geography students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all geography majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Salem State University.
Of the 23 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Salem State, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from Salem State in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 9 |
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