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. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from WMU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $35,184. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, geography students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all geography majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from WMU in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 7 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WMU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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