by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from NIU. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from NIU. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from NIU in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU 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 Northern Illinois University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.