Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from SHSU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $35,936. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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The geography program at SHSU awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in geography.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in geography.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Sam Houston State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Sociology | 60 |
Political Science & Government | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.