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. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 229 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from GWU. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, geography students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 George Washington University.
Of the 29 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GWU, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geography master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 948 |
| Political Science & Government | 506 |
| Economics | 253 |
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Sociology | 29 |
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