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 EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The geography major at EIU 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, Eastern Illinois University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in geography from EIU. This makes it the #31 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from EIU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from EIU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Economics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.