by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in geography from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #10 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,324 a year. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's geography program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $51,160. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,813.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, geography students borrow a median amount of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all geography majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
The geography program at ASU - Tempe awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from ASU - Tempe in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 442 |
| Economics | 234 |
| Anthropology | 101 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| General Social Sciences | 16 |
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