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. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from UM. This makes it the #78 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 The University of Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 Montana with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UM in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM 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 Montana with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 70 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 43 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
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