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. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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Michigan State was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geography majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from Michigan State. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $16,930 $43,700 Fees $340 $340 Books and Supplies $1,334 $1,334 On Campus Room and Board $11,754 $11,754 On Campus Other Expenses $3,592 $3,592
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Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from Michigan State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 312 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 124 |
| General Social Sciences | 96 |
| International Relations & National Security | 87 |
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