by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sac State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $48,227. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from Sac State. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Sac State geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 285 |
| Economics | 167 |
| Political Science & Government | 148 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| General Social Sciences | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.