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. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNR. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from UNR in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% 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 Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of geography master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Economics | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Anthropology | 44 |
| Sociology | 34 |
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