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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, UW - Madison came in at #5. 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 30 bachelor's degrees in geography. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geography from UW - Madison. This makes it the #54 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 #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from UW - Madison in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% 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 - Madison with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of geography master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 - Madison with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 92 |
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