by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Eastern Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $41,103. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
Learn more about Eastern Michigan tuition and fees.
Of the 14 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Eastern Michigan, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
The geography program at Eastern Michigan awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.