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 WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from WKU. This makes it the #105 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 Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from WKU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in geography from WKU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Economics | 42 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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