by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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 #30 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 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $27,724. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 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 bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in geography from Michigan State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 379 |
| Political Science & Government | 152 |
| General Social Sciences | 131 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| International Relations & National Security | 106 |
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