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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $30,302. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, geography students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all geography majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from OHIO Athens. About 64% were men and 36% 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 Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from OHIO Athens in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| Sociology | 83 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 18 |
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