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, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from WIU. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Western Illinois University.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from WIU in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 geography majors earned their master's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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