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. In addition, we cover how UW - Eau Claire ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Eau Claire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,551 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Eau Claire, geography students borrow a median amount of $21,212 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 Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from UW - Eau Claire. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 44 |
| Political Science & Government | 39 |
| Sociology | 39 |
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