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. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geography from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #70 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.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,553 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 UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UT Knoxville. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 geography majors earned their master's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 171 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Economics | 49 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.