by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from U of I. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,965 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, geography students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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 Idaho.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from U of I in 2020-2021, 63% were men and 38% were 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 Idaho with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from U of I in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 8 |
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