by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geography from SDSU. This makes it the #31 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, geography students borrow a median amount of $14,999 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geography bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at San Diego State University.
The geography program at SDSU awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from SDSU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 259 |
| Political Science & Government | 162 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| International Relations & National Security | 99 |
| General Social Sciences | 61 |
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