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UMass Amherst was ranked #27 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. 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 #1 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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UMass Amherst. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in 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 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 11 |
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