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 UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from UofSC. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $31,673. 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 UofSC, geography students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allgeography bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from UofSC in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in geography from UofSC. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 200 |
| Economics | 96 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 38 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
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