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 #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $32,504 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Salem State in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% 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 bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Salem State does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Salem State Online Learning page.
Of the 14 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Salem State, about 71% were men and 29% 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, 79% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Economics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.