by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Northern Colorado ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #5 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,128 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,640 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Northern Colorado.
The geography program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 86% of these degrees went to men with the other 14% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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