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 CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from CSUN. This makes it the #78 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 CSUN is $27,002. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about CSUN tuition and fees.
Of the 35 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSUN, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CSUN geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUN Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from CSUN in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 431 |
| Political Science & Government | 213 |
| Economics | 91 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.