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, and more. We've also included details on how EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geography from EIU. This makes it the #31 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Eastern Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from EIU in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Economics | 12 |
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