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. We've also included details on how SUNY Cortland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Cortland paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
Learn more about SUNY Cortland tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at SUNY Cortland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.