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, and more. We've also included details on how Colgate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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Colgate was ranked #16 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 New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colgate University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 186% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colgate was $2,082 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,622 | $66,622 |
| Fees | $402 | $402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,732 | $1,732 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colgate 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 Colgate University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Colgate 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 Colgate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Colgate University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 143 |
| Political Science & Government | 87 |
| International Relations & National Security | 47 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
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