by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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BYU is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 229 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $39,884. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, geography students borrow a median amount of $10,360 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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from BYU. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 119 |
| Sociology | 113 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
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