Major · Social Sciences
Geography, Other
Any instructional program in geography not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 32
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $60k
About this major
Any instructional program in geography not listed above.
Section 3 · Careers
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Geography teachers, postsecondary | $87k | +3.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Geographers | $97k | -3.1% | Bachelor's degree |
Section 4 · Earnings
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$60k
Section 6 · Where to study
Top colleges for Geography, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington, ME | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Foothill College | Los Altos Hills, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | San Jacinto, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palomar College | San Marcos, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shasta College | Redding, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Section 7 · Explore sideways
Related majors to explore
Section 9 · Frequently asked
Common questions
What can I do with a Geography, Other degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Managers, all other, Geography teachers, postsecondary, Geographers.
Is a Geography, Other associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.
How many colleges offer Geography, Other?
16 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 32 students a year combined.