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, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at San Jose State was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from San Jose State. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at San Jose State University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from San Jose State in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at San Jose State are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for 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 Jose State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in geography from San Jose State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2021, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 214 |
| Economics | 126 |
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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