by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Greensboro ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Greensboro was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNC Greensboro. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Greensboro go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,563 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Greensboro, geography students borrow a median amount of $22,851 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 North Carolina at Greensboro.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UNC Greensboro. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from UNC Greensboro in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 156 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Economics | 26 |
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