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, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 229 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 700% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Northwestern University.
The geography program at Northwestern awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 402 |
| Political Science & Government | 140 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 42 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
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