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 Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 229 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from Ohio State. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,932 a year. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, geography students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allgeography bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Of the 80 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from Ohio State in 2020-2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Ohio State in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 331 |
| Political Science & Government | 277 |
| International Relations & National Security | 176 |
| Sociology | 107 |
| Anthropology | 79 |
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