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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,838 a year. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
The geography program at GVSU awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 65 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
| Economics | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.