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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geography from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #92 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #20 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $26,701. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 227 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Other Social Sciences | 41 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.