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, and more. Also, learn how Eastern Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, geography students borrow a median amount of $17,425 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 Eastern Michigan University.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Eastern Michigan in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The geography program at Eastern Michigan awarded 4 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
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