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. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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DU was ranked #28 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 Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Denver handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in geography from DU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's geography program at DU make a median salary of $67,222. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geography graduates with a master's is $58,813.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Denver.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from DU. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of geography master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 175 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
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