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. Also, learn how Humboldt State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Humboldt State University was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #20 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Humboldt State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Humboldt State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,024 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University, geography students borrow a median amount of $17,412 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 Humboldt State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from Humboldt State University. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 44 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Economics | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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