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 ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geography majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in geography from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #10 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,267 a year. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, geography students borrow a median amount of $41,329 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,401 for all geography majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from ASU - Tempe in 2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Geography majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $55,326 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,354.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 geography majors earned their master's degree from ASU - Tempe. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 378 |
| Economics | 210 |
| Anthropology | 134 |
| Sociology | 85 |
| General Social Sciences | 21 |
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