by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 229 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #20 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,755 a year. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, geography students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The geography program at UMN Twin Cities awarded 12 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 417 |
| Political Science & Government | 259 |
| Sociology | 110 |
| International Relations & National Security | 99 |
| Anthropology | 51 |
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