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. In addition, we cover how Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from Central Michigan. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,181 a year. 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 Central Michigan, geography students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Central Michigan University.
The geography program at Central Michigan awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from Central Michigan in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Economics | 18 |
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