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. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The geography major at CWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central 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 CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,553 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central 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 | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 74 |
| General Social Sciences | 67 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Economics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.