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. We've also included details on how Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rowan University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rowan is $38,975. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,640 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, geography students borrow a median amount of $25,250 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 Rowan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from Rowan. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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