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. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geography from Oregon State. This makes it the #70 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #30 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 Oregon State is $32,965. 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 Oregon State University.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Oregon State in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Oregon State in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Sociology | 81 |
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
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