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 UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #34 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 Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 geography majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 445 |
| Political Science & Government | 215 |
| Sociology | 137 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
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