by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from Northwest. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
Learn more about Northwest tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from Northwest. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in geography from Northwest. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 15 |
| Economics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.