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 CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,782 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Central Washington University.
The geography program at CWU awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 94 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Economics | 18 |
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