by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,880 a year. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, geography students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Western Washington University.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from WWU in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 138 |
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| Archeology | 15 |
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