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. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 121 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from Ohio State. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $44,789. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, geography students borrow a median amount of $31,903 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,401 for all geography majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Ohio State. About 23% of these graduates were women and the other 77% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Ohio State in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 351 |
| Political Science & Government | 289 |
| International Relations & National Security | 144 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 81 |
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