by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The geography major at UA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from UA. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,546 a year. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from UA in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from UA. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 221 |
| Economics | 208 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.