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 UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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UT Austin was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geography majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from UT Austin. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,878 a year. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, geography students borrow a median amount of $31,193 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,401 for all geography majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geography program at UT Austin is $389 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from UT Austin in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in geography from UT Austin. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 408 |
| Political Science & Government | 342 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.