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 UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, UW - Madison came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 58 students received their master’s degree in geography from UW - Madison. This makes it the #2 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #8 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 UW - Madison is $31,655. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, geography students borrow a median amount of $20,250 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 - Madison.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UW - Madison. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UW - Madison. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 864 |
| Political Science & Government | 447 |
| Sociology | 152 |
| Anthropology | 48 |
| International Relations & National Security | 20 |
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