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 Sac State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,926 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, geography students borrow a median amount of $15,881 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 California State University - Sacramento.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 292 |
| Economics | 214 |
| Political Science & Government | 167 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| General Social Sciences | 27 |
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