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 Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,952 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Illinois State in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.