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 UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, UChicago came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 175% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Chicago.
For the most recent academic year available, 91% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 626 |
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| International Relations & National Security | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 68 |
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