by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in geography from University of Arizona. This makes it the #5 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #17 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 University of Arizona is $42,829. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Geography majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Arizona make a median salary of $56,801 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,354.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from University of Arizona. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 194 |
| Economics | 169 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| International Relations & National Security | 50 |
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