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. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from UA. This makes it the #60 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 UA, geography students borrow a median amount of $23,750 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 The University of Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UA. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 geography majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 217 |
| International Relations & National Security | 56 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Economics | 28 |
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