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 Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from Northwest. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,764 a year. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwest. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 geography majors earned their master's degree from Northwest. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Economics | 2 |
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