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. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNM. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $36,819. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, geography students borrow a median amount of $14,705 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 New Mexico - Main Campus.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from UNM in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UNM in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 145 |
| Economics | 67 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Anthropology | 58 |
| International Relations & National Security | 25 |
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