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 Syracuse ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at Syracuse was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in geography from Syracuse. This makes it the #123 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.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,640 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allgeography bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, geography students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Syracuse University.
The geography program at Syracuse awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Syracuse in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 259 |
| Political Science & Government | 198 |
| International Relations & National Security | 193 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
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