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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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UGA was ranked #24 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 Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from UGA. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, geography students borrow a median amount of $22,133 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geography bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Georgia.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from UGA in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of geography master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia 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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 286 |
| Political Science & Government | 242 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
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