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 SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from SHSU. 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 SHSU is $28,838. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, geography students borrow a median amount of $25,156 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 Sam Houston State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from SHSU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from SHSU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 45 |
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