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 University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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University of Arizona was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geography majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in geography from University of Arizona. This makes it the #5 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's geography program at University of Arizona make a median salary of $49,420. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,813.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, geography students borrow a median amount of $28,250 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 University of Arizona.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from University of Arizona in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 geography majors earned their master's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 238 |
| Economics | 205 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Sociology | 65 |
| International Relations & National Security | 45 |
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