by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for geography & cartography, coming in at #87 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 87 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Illinois | 3 of 4 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geography & cartography at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,375 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 82% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in geography in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 3 |