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. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in geography from Appalachian State. This makes it the #27 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 Appalachian State is $34,503. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, geography students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geography bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Appalachian State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Appalachian State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geography master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Economics | 38 |
| Sociology | 38 |
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