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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $37,652. 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 GVSU, geography students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 Grand Valley State University.
The geography program at GVSU awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| General Social Sciences | 37 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
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